Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Wednesday of one count of sexual assault in his New York retrial, while being acquitted of another charge. The jury, however, has not yet reached a verdict on a third charge of rape and is set to resume deliberations.The retrial followed the overturning of Weinstein's 2020 conviction, a landmark case that had symbolized the rise of the MeToo movement. That conviction was thrown out last year due to procedural issues, prompting a new trial in the same Manhattan courthouse.advertisementA jury of seven women and five men deliberated for five days after hearing six weeks of testimony from three women: former TV production assistant Miriam Haley, actress Jessica Mann, and model Kaja Sokola. Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting Haley in 2006 but acquitted of assaulting Sokola. Jurors have yet to decide on Mann's allegation that Weinstein raped her in 2013.
Weinstein, 73, has dismissed all allegations of sexual misconduct. During deliberations, one juror raised concerns about pressure from fellow jurors and discussions straying beyond the charges, prompting private questioning by the judge.The latest conviction adds to Weinstein's legal burdens, including a separate 16-year sentence from a Los Angeles sex crimes case that he has not yet begun serving.Must Watch
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