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A New York jury has found former movie executive Harvey Weinstein guilty of a criminal sex act in the retrial held in Manhattan Criminal Court.
The verdict, delivered on June 11, 2025, follows a tumultuous five days of jury discussions and internal conflict.
Weinstein was convicted on a first-degree criminal sexual act charge involving Miriam "Mimi" Haleyi from an incident dating back to 2006.
He was acquitted on one other charge and the jury remained deadlocked on a third rape count involving Jessica Mann.
Jury drama causes delay
During deliberations, significant friction emerged among jurors. At one point, Juror No. 7 - identified as a 25-year-old man - raised concerns about persistent bullying and gossip within the jury room. He reportedly stated, "In good conscience, I don't think this is fair and just," before requesting to be excused.
The judge refused, reminding him of his oath and warning that his departure could collapse the trial, which had already been expedited. Weinstein's legal team then sought a mistrial, a motion the judge quickly denied. Jurors even asked for coffee to help sustain them through the intense discussions.
Judge Curtis Farber later noted that a juror had complained of threats from another juror, including being told, "You're going to see me outside one day." The juror described the situation as "yelling and screaming," yet also clarified that he wasn't frightened but steadfast in his independent judgment.
Verdict delivers partial justice, raises #MeToo questions
The conviction of Weinstein - who is already serving a 16-year sentence in California prison - marks a pivotal chapter in the #MeToo movement.
Outside the courtroom, Haleyi described the verdict as a form of closure, telling media, "But today's verdict gives me hope," after enduring what she described as "exhausting and at times dehumanizing" testimony.
The Manhattan verdict comes after the 2020 conviction was overturned in April 2024 by the New York Court of Appeals. That decision cited "egregious errors" relating to evidence about Weinstein's character and prior allegations.
In the retrial, prosecutors introduced testimony from Kaja Sokola, who alleged she was forced into non-consensual oral sex in 2006. Weinstein, 73 and battling cancer, pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations.
His attorneys argued his accs had manipulated him, with one defense attorney stating, "I know it's going to sound crazy, but he's the one who's being abused. He's the one who's getting used."
Weinstein was also acquitted of one criminal sex act count and the jury remains undecided on the third charge. That count involves a 2013 rape allegation by Jessica Mann, which jurors will continue to deliberate.