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Harvey Weinstein Retrial: Prosecutors Allege Predation of Aspiring Actress
Weinstein Retrial Alleges Abuse of Power
In the rape retrial of disgraced US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, prosecutors told the court on Tuesday how he wielded his power to prey on then-aspiring actress Jessica Mann. Weinstein, a central figure in the #MeToo movement, appeared at the New York courtroom in a wheelchair due to ill health. He is being retried on a count of third-degree rape against Mann, which allegedly happened in 2013 in a Manhattan hotel room.
2013 Allegations and Previous Trial Outcome
The retrial specifically addresses the allegation that Weinstein committed third-degree rape against Jessica Mann in 2013. Last June, a judge declared a mistrial on this charge due to a hung jury. Prosecutors are now seeking a definitive verdict, emphasizing Weinstein's alleged exploitation of his industry influence.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-21)*
