Harvey Weinstein New York Rape Retrial Begins With Opening Statements

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial began this week as jurors prepared to hear opening statements in the high-profile criminal case. He faces charges tied to allegations of rape and sexual assault by multiple women that helped spark the broader #MeToo movement. The retrial follows appeals and legal proceedings stemming from the original New York trial. Prosecutors will tell jurors they can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt with testimony and evidence. Defense lawyers will seek to cast doubt on memory and consent.

The trial has had wide public resonance and intense social media attention, with many users reflecting on the #MeToo movement and others debating due process. Early coverage emphasized investigations and survivor accounts that helped prompt change in powerful institutions. Now reporting has shifted toward legal strategy, witness credibility and procedural rulings as the retrial plays out in a Manhattan courtroom.