Harvey Weinstein Faces Third NYC Rape Trial

Opening statements set to begin Tuesday in high-profile case that sparked #MeToo movement

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:51pm

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Former film producer Harvey Weinstein is set to go on trial for a third time in New York City on charges of raping Jessica Mann at a Midtown hotel in 2013. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, but the case has become a key moment in the #MeToo reckoning. The trial comes after Weinstein was previously convicted of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles and is currently serving a 16-year sentence.

Why it matters

The Weinstein case has become a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement, exposing systemic abuse of power in Hollywood and sparking a broader reckoning around sexual misconduct. This third trial in New York will provide further insights into societal views on sexual assault and consent nearly a decade after the initial allegations against Weinstein first emerged.

The details

Weinstein is accused of tricking Mann, then 27, into being alone with him in a hotel room in 2013, where he allegedly barricaded her inside and aggressively ordered her to remove her clothes before raping her. Mann has described a complex, coercive relationship with Weinstein, who she said expressed confidence in her acting abilities and promised to help her career. Prosecutors argue this was a textbook case of grooming, while Weinstein's lawyers have sought to remove any nuance from the narrative.

  • Opening statements are set to begin on Tuesday, April 22, 2026.
  • Weinstein was first arrested in 2018 after a deluge of sexual abuse allegations.
  • His first trial in New York resulted in a conviction in 2020, but that verdict was later overturned.
  • A second trial in New York last spring resulted in a conviction for assaulting one victim but a hung jury on the charges related to Mann.
  • Weinstein was also tried and convicted of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles in 2022, a verdict he is appealing.

The players

Harvey Weinstein

A multi-convicted former film producer who is facing his third trial in New York City on charges of raping Jessica Mann in 2013. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty but the case has become a key moment in the #MeToo movement.

Jessica Mann

A 27-year-old aspiring actress at the time of the alleged 2013 rape, who has described a complex, coercive relationship with Weinstein. Mann is now a 40-year-old hair stylist and cosmetologist.

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What they’re saying

“I had this dynamic with Harvey where I always felt like I had to obey — jump. I just lived on edge a little bit. The abuse occurred when he was unpredictable.”

— Jessica Mann

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Weinstein's bail status as the trial begins on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Weinstein case has become a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement, exposing systemic abuse of power in Hollywood and sparking a broader reckoning around sexual misconduct. This third trial in New York will provide further insights into societal views on sexual assault and consent.