Prosecutors concluded their closing arguments on Wednesday in Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial in New York, asserting he raped three women. This follows his lawyer's claim on Tuesday that the alleged victims lied. Weinstein, 73, is on trial again after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned in April 2024. He faces up to 29 years if convicted, in addition to a 16-year sentence from a 2022 California conviction.
Prosecutors wrap up closing arguments in Harvey Weinstein rape, sexual-assault retrial
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Prosecutors concluded their closing arguments on Wednesday in Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial in New York, asserting he raped three women. This follows his lawyer's claim on Tuesday that the alleged victims lied. Weinstein, 73, is on trial again after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned in April 2024. He faces up to 29 years if convicted, in addition to a 16-year sentence from a 2022 California conviction.
Trending- 1 2002: Alleged assault
- 2 2006: Alleged assault
- 3 2013: Alleged rape of Jessica Mann
- 4 February 2020: Convicted in Manhattan, sentenced to 23 years
- 5 December 2022: Found guilty in California, sentenced to 16 years
- 6 April 2024: New York conviction overturned, new trial ordered
- 7 April (current year): Retrial began
- 8 Tuesday: Defense closing arguments
- 9 Wednesday: Prosecutors wrap up closing arguments
- Weinstein faces potential additional prison time
- The case is a significant part of the #MeToo movement
What: Prosecutors wrapped up closing arguments in Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial, stating he raped three women, while his defense lawyer claimed the victims lied.
When: Wednesday (prosecutors' closing arguments), Tuesday (defense closing arguments), April 2024 (NY conviction overturned), February 2020 (original NY conviction), December 2022 (California conviction), 2013 (Jessica Mann alleged rape), 2006, 2002 (other alleged assaults).
Where: New York (state Supreme Court), Manhattan (previous trial), California (other conviction), Rome, New York (prison), Rikers Island jail (current holding).
Why: Weinstein is accused of using his power and influence to assault women. The retrial is due to errors in the original trial.
How: Prosecutors presented arguments weaving together victim accounts; defense argued victims lied.