New Trial for Weinstein
A new trial concerning one of the sexual assault cases against film producer Harvey Weinstein has commenced in New York. Jury selection began on Tuesday. Weinstein was previously sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault in 2020; however, that conviction was overturned last year due to procedural errors in the case. This upcoming trial is expected to last approximately six weeks. The 73-year-old Weinstein is also serving a 16-year sentence in California for separate charges. He continues to deny all allegations against him.
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The post is accurate. Harvey Weinstein is indeed undergoing a new trial in New York after his previous conviction was overturned. Jury selection has begun, and the trial is expected to last around six weeks. He is also serving a separate sentence in California.
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