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Weinstein Rape Retrial Opens in New York

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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial began with opening statements on Tuesday. The case is a bellwether for the #MeToo movement and remains unresolved nearly eight years after Weinstein's arrest. The retrial will offer a new jury its first look at the evidence and testimony in the case.

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Weinstein rape retrial opens in New York Tuesday

Media Coverage · April 21, 2026

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins with opening statements Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon's arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly a decade ago, he has

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  • Rape Retrial
  • #MeToo Movement
  • Harvey Weinstein
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins with opening statements Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon's arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly a decade ago, he has been convicted of some sexual assault charges and acquitted of others in trials on

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Media Coverage April 21, 2026

Weinstein rape retrial opens in New York Tuesday

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins with opening statements Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon's arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly a decade ago, he has been convicted of some sexual assault charges and acquitted of others in trials on two U.S. But the rape charge involving a 2013 encounter in a Manhattan hotel has lingered, due to an overturned conviction followed by a jury deadlock. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty and denies ever having nonconsensual sex.

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