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What to Know About Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction and the Split Verdict

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In the retrial for Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations, the jury reached a divided decision on Wednesday. They found him guilty of one count, but not guilty of another. Regarding a third charge, they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

Over the past three decades, I’ve been a silent observer of the disturbing allegations against Harvey Weinstein, ranging from sexual harassment to assault and misconduct. These accusations ignited the powerful #MeToo movement, and his convictions in New York for rape and sexual assault in 2020, followed by sexual offenses in Los Angeles in 2022, were celebrated as significant triumphs for this movement. However, last year, a twist occurred when the top court in New York overturned his conviction and sent the case back to the Manhattan courthouse, casting uncertainty on the outcome.

Here’s what to know about the case, and the jury’s Wednesday verdict.

Why was Weinstein being retried?

In 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of third-degree sexual assault and rape, but not guilty of predatory sexual assault and first-degree rape. However, in 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned his conviction, arguing that the presiding judge had unfairly influenced the case by allowing prosecutors to call women who were not directly related to the charges as witnesses.

In the year 2020, Lauren Young, Dawn Dunning, and Tarale Wulff each provided testimonies detailing their past encounters with Weinstein. This testimony was admissible according to a New York state law that permits evidence of “prior misconduct” to illustrate consistent patterns of behavior.

However, New York’s highest court determined that the statements from the three women did not provide any substantial evidence unrelated to their general credibility.

With Weinstein’s conviction overturned, the case went to a retrial.

What did the jury decide?

On Wednesday, the jury found the ex-film producer guilty of forcing someone to commit a sexual act against their will, which took place in 2006. However, the jury also declared him not guilty on charges related to another alleged sexual act that occurred during the same year.

By Wednesday afternoon, the jury hadn’t come to a decision regarding the allegation that Weinstein raped a woman in 2013. They are scheduled to go back to court on Thursday to carry on with their deliberations for the remaining charge, according to the New York Times.

Weinstein, who has consistently maintained his innocence against allegations of sexual assault or rape, entered a plea of not guilty for the accusations brought against him.

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2025-06-12 00:07

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