Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
Summary
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial. The jury of seven women and five men voted unanimously to convict him on one charge, acquitted him of another, and have not yet decided on a rape charge. This trial involved the testimonies of three women, leading to his conviction for assaulting one of them.Key Facts
- Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial.
- A jury of 12 deliberated for five days and convicted him on one charge.
- He was acquitted of one assault charge and the jury has not yet returned a verdict on a rape charge.
- The trial included testimonies from Miriam Haley, Jessica Mann, and Kaja Sokola.
- Weinstein was previously convicted of sex crimes in Los Angeles and awaits a 16-year sentence.
- An earlier New York conviction was overturned due to an unfair trial.
- Jurors experienced tension and disputes during deliberations.
- Weinstein attended the trial in a wheelchair and stayed at Bellevue Hospital instead of jail.
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