Jurors deliberate in Weinstein trial, former film producer faces 25 years in prison

Manhattan jurors began deliberating Thursday in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer accused of rape and sexual assault, on instructions from New York Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber.

The 73-year-old movie mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and assaulting two other women in 2006 and 2002, Reuters reports. He has consistently denied any non-consensual sex acts.

The jury deliberations followed testimony and closing arguments in a trial that began in April. A previous conviction in 2024 was overturned by a New York state appellate court.

After about five hours of deliberations Thursday, jurors asked to see Mann’s medical records and the testimony of Kai Sokoli, an alleged victim in 2006. Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison.

The man, who arrived in a wheelchair, thanked the judge and court staff, saying he was “treated extremely fairly.”

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office have portrayed Weinstein as a serial predator who used his position in Hollywood to force women into private spaces where he would attack them. Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said he “had a golden ticket” in Hollywood and made women feel “small, inferior to a powerful producer.”

The defense, meanwhile, maintained that all the encounters were consensual and that the accusers had only made up their stories of assault after their Hollywood careers had not panned out as expected. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala argued that the women were lying.

Weinstein has been held at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned in New York. He is serving a 16-year sentence on a separate California trial. He has had several health issues, including heart surgery in September.

Weinstein’s once-powerful Miramax studio produced hits like “Shakespeare in Love” and “Pulp Fiction.” More than 100 women, including famous actresses, have accused the producer of inappropriate behavior, which he denies.

From New York Andrzej Dobrowolski (PAP)

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Manhattan jurors began deliberating Thursday in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer accused of rape and sexual assault, on instructions from New York Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber.

The 73-year-old movie mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and assaulting two other women in 2006 and 2002, Reuters reports. He has consistently denied any non-consensual sex acts.

The jury deliberations followed testimony and closing arguments in a trial that began in April. A previous conviction in 2024 was overturned by a New York state appellate court.

After about five hours of deliberations Thursday, jurors asked to see Mann’s medical records and the testimony of Kai Sokoli, an alleged victim in 2006. Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison.

The man, who arrived in a wheelchair, thanked the judge and court staff, saying he was “treated extremely fairly.”

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office have portrayed Weinstein as a serial predator who used his position in Hollywood to force women into private spaces where he would attack them. Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said he “had a golden ticket” in Hollywood and made women feel “small, inferior to a powerful producer.”

The defense, meanwhile, maintained that all the encounters were consensual and that the accusers had only made up their stories of assault after their Hollywood careers had not panned out as expected. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala argued that the women were lying.

Weinstein has been held at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned in New York. He is serving a 16-year sentence on a separate California trial. He has had several health issues, including heart surgery in September.

Weinstein’s once-powerful Miramax studio produced hits like “Shakespeare in Love” and “Pulp Fiction.” More than 100 women, including famous actresses, have accused the producer of inappropriate behavior, which he denies.

From New York Andrzej Dobrowolski (PAP)

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Manhattan jurors began deliberating Thursday in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer accused of rape and sexual assault, on instructions from New York Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber.

The 73-year-old movie mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and assaulting two other women in 2006 and 2002, Reuters reports. He has consistently denied any non-consensual sex acts.

The jury deliberations followed testimony and closing arguments in a trial that began in April. A previous conviction in 2024 was overturned by a New York state appellate court.

After about five hours of deliberations Thursday, jurors asked to see Mann’s medical records and the testimony of Kai Sokoli, an alleged victim in 2006. Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison.

The man, who arrived in a wheelchair, thanked the judge and court staff, saying he was “treated extremely fairly.”

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office have portrayed Weinstein as a serial predator who used his position in Hollywood to force women into private spaces where he would attack them. Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said he “had a golden ticket” in Hollywood and made women feel “small, inferior to a powerful producer.”

The defense, meanwhile, maintained that all the encounters were consensual and that the accusers had only made up their stories of assault after their Hollywood careers had not panned out as expected. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala argued that the women were lying.

Weinstein has been held at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned in New York. He is serving a 16-year sentence on a separate California trial. He has had several health issues, including heart surgery in September.

Weinstein’s once-powerful Miramax studio produced hits like “Shakespeare in Love” and “Pulp Fiction.” More than 100 women, including famous actresses, have accused the producer of inappropriate behavior, which he denies.

From New York Andrzej Dobrowolski (PAP)

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