Weinstein's Legal Encore: The Road to Retrial

Harvey Weinstein is set for a retrial in New York City after his previous conviction was overturned on appeal. Originally convicted in a landmark #MeToo case, Weinstein's new trial involves charges from his original trial plus a new accusation. Jury selection will focus on impartiality and fairness.

In a dramatic turn of events, Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful movie mogul, faces a retrial in New York after his previous rape conviction was overturned. Set to commence with jury selection on Tuesday, the retrial comes five years after the initial groundbreaking #MeToo verdict was erased on appeal.

Weinstein, aged 73 and in frail health, is being retried on charges of raping an aspiring actor in 2013 and a criminal sexual act involving a production assistant in 2006. An additional charge from a new accuser has been introduced, highlighting persistent allegations against the former executive.

The retrial process underscores the complexity of jury selection, as potential jurors are screened for biases given the nature of the allegations and media coverage. The court aims to assemble an impartial jury to ensure a fair trial, while Weinstein remains behind bars, appealing a separate conviction in Los Angeles.

(With inputs from agencies.)