New York, June 11, 2025 — Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted of one count of first-degree criminal sexual act on Wednesday following a high-profile retrial in New York. The verdict, delivered by a Manhattan jury, pertains to the forcible assault of former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. Weinstein, 73, faces up to 25 years in prison for the charge.
The jury acquitted Weinstein of a separate charge involving accuser Kaja Sokola and failed to reach a unanimous verdict on a third count of third-degree rape concerning Jessica Mann, with deliberations continuing on that charge. The retrial stems from the 2020 overturning of Weinstein’s initial conviction, which was voided by New York’s highest court due to procedural errors, including the admission of prejudicial testimony.
Weinstein, once a towering figure in the film industry, pleaded not guilty to the charges. His legal team has indicated plans to appeal the latest verdict. The former producer is already serving a 16-year sentence from a 2022 conviction in California for similar offenses, which is also under appeal.
The case remains a landmark in the #MeToo movement, which gained global momentum following allegations against Weinstein by over 100 women accusing him of sexual misconduct spanning decades. Wednesday’s verdict reaffirms the movement’s impact, as survivors and advocates continue to push for accountability in cases of sexual violence.
Weinstein’s sentencing date for the New York conviction has yet to be announced, and the outcome of the remaining charge could further shape his legal fate. The trial, closely watched worldwide, underscores ongoing debates about justice, power, and systemic abuse in the entertainment industry.
