Harvey Weinstein Verdict: Live Updates & Guilty Ruling
- Harvey Weinstein, 73, was found guilty of criminal sexual assault against Miriam Haley in his New York retrial.
- Weinstein faced three charges: third-degree rape and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual assault.
- the deliberations were marked by apparent tension, with jurors sending notes to the judge requesting private meetings.
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of criminal sexual assault against Miriam Haley in his New York retrial, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga and the #MeToo movement. The jury delivered a partial verdict, acquitting Weinstein on one charge while remaining deadlocked on another involving Jessica Mann. Amidst tense deliberations, which included the defense seeking a mistrial, the 73-year-old faces significant repercussions. This verdict stems from the 2017 exposé that ignited the #MeToo movement and follows his previous convictions, including a los Angeles case. keep up with the latest developments, including what is next for the jury reconvening on Thursday to determine the remaining charge. for comprehensive coverage, News Directory 3 has the latest updates on this case. Discover what’s next …
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in Retrial
Updated June 11, 2025
Harvey Weinstein, 73, was found guilty of criminal sexual assault against Miriam Haley in his New York retrial. The jury, composed of seven women and five men, delivered a partial verdict after days of tense deliberations.
Weinstein faced three charges: third-degree rape and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual assault. The jury acquitted him of criminal sexual assault regarding Kaja Sokola. They remained deadlocked on the charge of third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann, prompting the judge to send them home to resume deliberations Thursday.
the deliberations were marked by apparent tension, with jurors sending notes to the judge requesting private meetings. Weinstein’s defense team repeatedly sought a mistrial. According to reports, the jury foreperson requested a private meeting with the judge Wednesday, citing infighting among jurors. Weinstein addressed the court, claiming he was not receiving a fair trial.
Defense attorney Arthur Aidala expressed his dismay at the situation.
the charges Against Harvey Weinstein
The retrial centered on accusations from Haley, Mann, and sokola. Haley and Sokola testified that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on them in separate incidents. Mann accused Weinstein of raping her at a New York hotel in 2013. All three women testified during the trial.
Haley and Mann’s accusations were central to Weinstein’s original 2020 trial. Sokola’s allegations emerged during that trial, leading to the additional charges in the retrial.
The charges against Weinstein stemmed from a 2017 exposé detailing his alleged misconduct, which ignited the #MeToo movement.He surrendered to police in May 2018 and was arraigned on multiple sex assault charges.
Weinstein’s New York trial began in January 2020, coinciding with his indictment on separate sex assault charges in Los Angeles. In February 2020,he was convicted of third-degree rape and criminal sexual act,but acquitted on othre counts. He received a 23-year prison sentence.
In December 2022, a Los Angeles jury convicted Weinstein on three counts of sexual assault, resulting in a 16-year prison sentence. However, his 2020 new York conviction was overturned in April 2024 due to the judge allowing testimony from accusers whose allegations were not part of the charges.
The retrial began April 23, 2025, with Weinstein facing a new sex crime charge. Closing arguments concluded june 3, and jury deliberations began June 5.
What’s next
The jury will reconvene Thursday to continue deliberations on the remaining charge of third-degree rape.the outcome of this deliberation will determine the full extent of Weinstein’s legal consequences in this retrial, adding another chapter to his ongoing legal saga and its impact on the #MeToo movement.