On June 11, 2025, a Manhattan jury delivered a partial verdict in the Harvey Weinstein retrial 2025, finding the former Hollywood mogul guilty of one count of first-degree criminal sexual act against Miriam Haley, but not guilty of another sexual assault charge involving Kaja Sokola. The jury has yet to reach a verdict on a third-degree rape charge related to Jessica Mann, as reported in a Guardian report. This retrial, following the overturning of Weinstein’s 2020 conviction, reinforces the #MeToo movement’s impact. This article recaps the verdict, trial details, and next steps. For more breaking news, visit our Breaking News section.

A Partial Verdict After Intense Deliberations: Harvey Weinstein

The six-week retrial, starting April 23, 2025, saw a jury of seven women and five men deliberate for five days, grappling with internal conflicts, as noted in a Reuters article. Weinstein was found guilty of forcibly assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006, but acquitted of assaulting former model Kaja Sokola in 2002 when she was 16. The jury remains undecided on the rape charge involving aspiring actress Jessica Mann from 2013, with deliberations ongoing, per a BBC article. Weinstein, appearing in court in a wheelchair due to health issues, faces up to 25 years if convicted on the remaining count, as highlighted in an ABC News report. For more on legal proceedings, explore our Breaking News section.

Jury tensions were evident, with the foreperson reporting a “troubling situation” involving pressure among jurors, per a Guardian update. Despite defense attorney Arthur Aidala’s multiple mistrial motions, the judge denied them, as noted in an AP News report. Posts on X reflected mixed public sentiment, with some hailing the guilty verdict as a “step forward for #MeToo,” while others debated the partial outcome.

Key Details of the Weinstein Retrial Verdict

The retrial addressed three charges involving three accusers. Below is a table summarizing key details:

Harvey Weinstein : The Case and Accusers

The prosecution, led by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office, argued Weinstein exploited his Hollywood power to assault vulnerable women, as stated in a New York Times article. Miriam Haley testified about a 2006 forced assault, leading to the guilty verdict, per a Guardian report on her testimony. Kaja Sokola’s 2002 allegation, added post-2020, was not upheld, as noted in another Guardian article. Jessica Mann’s 2013 rape charge remains unresolved, with her testimony a focal point, per a New York Times report. Weinstein’s defense claimed consensual encounters, with Aidala alleging financial motives, as cited in a Variety article. For more on #MeToo, visit our Lifestyle section.

Background and #MeToo Significance

Weinstein’s 2020 New York conviction, overturned in 2024 due to improper testimony, was a cornerstone of the #MeToo movement, sparked by 2017 allegations, as detailed in an NPR article. His 2022 Los Angeles conviction (16 years) keeps him incarcerated, with an appeal pending, per a BBC report. The retrial, narrower in scope, focused on three accusers after the 2024 ruling limited “prior bad acts” evidence, as noted in a Washington Post article. The guilty verdict strengthens #MeToo’s legacy, with advocate Jane Manning praising juries’ diligence, per a New York Times update. For more on social movements, check our Lifestyle section.

What’s Next for Weinstein?

The jury will continue deliberating on the undecided rape charge, which could add significant prison time, as reported in a Fox News article. Weinstein, 73, remains at Bellevue Hospital Center, transported daily to court, per a New York Times report. His team plans to appeal the guilty verdict, with spokesperson Juda Engelmayer claiming jury issues compromised fairness, per a BBC statement. The California conviction ensures he stays behind bars, but the New York outcome shapes his legacy, as noted in a Hollywood Reporter article. Stay informed with Kashmir News for updates. Explore our Entertainment, Sports, or Business sections for more.