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Weinstein Faces New York Rape Trial After Conviction Overturned
The former movie mogul will be retried on a single rape charge after his initial New York conviction was overturned.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:18am
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The retrial of Harvey Weinstein in New York shines a harsh light on the lingering impact of sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry.NYC TodayHarvey Weinstein is going on trial again in New York City on a rape charge, after his previous conviction was overturned. Jury selection is set to begin as early as Tuesday, with the case focusing on a single accuser, Jessica Mann, rather than the array of allegations from his previous trials. Weinstein's new legal team could shift the trial's tenor, and the judge may revisit some evidence rulings.
Why it matters
The retrial is the latest chapter in the high-profile Weinstein saga that helped ignite the #MeToo movement. The outcome could have significant implications for Weinstein's legal future and the broader conversation around sexual assault and accountability in the entertainment industry.
The details
Weinstein is accused of raping Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Mann has testified that she had a consensual, on-and-off relationship with Weinstein, but that he forced himself on her when she protested. Weinstein's lawyers have argued the encounters were consensual, claiming he never had non-consensual sex. The defense has contended that Weinstein's accusers willingly entertained his advances in order to further their show-business aspirations.
- Jury selection is set to start as early as Tuesday, April 16, 2026.
- Weinstein was initially convicted in New York in 2020, but that conviction was later overturned.
The players
Harvey Weinstein
The former movie mogul who is facing a new rape trial in New York after his previous conviction was overturned.
Jessica Mann
The hairstylist and actor who has accused Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.
Marc Agnifilo
Weinstein's new lawyer, who has taken over the case from longtime Weinstein attorney Arthur Aidala.
Judge Curtis Farber
The judge presiding over Weinstein's upcoming retrial in New York.
What they’re saying
“'My mental state is collapsing. … My spirit is breaking,'”
— Harvey Weinstein
“'It's not going to be a mirror image of the last trial,'”
— Marc Agnifilo, Weinstein's Lawyer
What’s next
The judge has indicated he may revisit some rulings about the evidence that can be presented in the retrial, which could impact the trial's direction. Weinstein's new legal team may also shift the trial's tenor and tactics.
The takeaway
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein in New York is the latest high-profile chapter in the saga that helped ignite the #MeToo movement. The outcome could have significant implications for Weinstein's legal future and the broader conversation around sexual assault and accountability in the entertainment industry.
