Jury selection begins for Harvey Weinstein's latest rape trial

The former movie mogul faces another criminal case in New York City

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:33pm

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An extreme close-up of a pair of metal handcuffs reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the legal consequences faced by the former movie producer.The latest criminal trial of Harvey Weinstein renews scrutiny of the entertainment industry's reckoning with sexual misconduct.NYC Today

Jury selection has begun for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial on a rape charge in New York City. The onetime Hollywood powerbroker has faced years of legal troubles and infamy since the #MeToo movement exposed his history of sexual misconduct.

Why it matters

Weinstein's trials have become a symbol of the reckoning over sexual abuse and harassment in the entertainment industry and beyond. This latest case will once again put the spotlight on the former producer's actions and the broader cultural shift sparked by the #MeToo era.

The details

Weinstein is facing a single rape charge in this latest trial, which is taking place in New York City. Jury selection began on Tuesday as the legal process gets underway. The former movie mogul has already been convicted of rape and sexual assault in separate trials and is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence.

  • Jury selection for the latest trial began on April 14, 2026.
  • Weinstein has faced multiple trials and legal battles since allegations against him first surfaced in 2017.

The players

Harvey Weinstein

The former movie producer who has been at the center of the #MeToo reckoning, facing numerous accusations of sexual misconduct and criminal charges.

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What they’re saying

“I have never assaulted anyone. I have never attacked anyone in my life.”

— Harvey Weinstein

What’s next

The trial is expected to last several weeks, with a verdict potentially coming in the late spring or early summer of 2026.

The takeaway

Weinstein's legal saga continues to be a high-profile case that reflects the ongoing reckoning over sexual misconduct in powerful industries. This latest trial will once again put the spotlight on the former producer's actions and the broader cultural shift sparked by the #MeToo movement.