Harvey Weinstein tries to shake rape allegation as third NYC sex crimes trial begins

Nypost · Apr 14, 2026 · 468 words · By Kyle Schnitzer

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Harvey Weinstein tries to shake rape allegation as third NYC sex crimes trial begins See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleHarvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial kicks off Tuesday — as the disgraced Hollywood movie mogul tries once again to clear his name against rape allegations from a former actress.

Common ground

Unlike the previous trials, only one accuser — Jessica Mann, who said she first met Weinstein after moving to Los Angeles to launch her acting career in late 2012 — will testify in Manhattan Supreme Court.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 18 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The former Miramax boss was convicted of raping Mann following his first sex crimes trial in 2020”

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Two cross-references from NYPost confirm that Weinstein was convicted of raping Mann in his first sex crimes trial in 2020.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The disgraced mogul was convicted of raping Mann following his first sex crimes trial in 2020
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/opening-statements-in-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The disgraced mogul was originally convicted of raping Mann and forcing oral sex on former “Project Runaway” production Assistant Mimi Haley at his first Manhattan sex-crimes trial in 2020.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/jury-should-clear-grot…

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Claim 2: “Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg retried Weinstein on the same case last spring and added a new accuser, former Polish model Kaja Sokola”

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Claim 3: “he split from longtime lawyer Arthur Aidala earlier this year”

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Claim 4: “Jessica Mann... said she first met Weinstein after moving to Los Angeles to launch her acting career in late 2012”

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The claim is supported by a cross-reference from NYPost and mentioned in the context of the trial's opening statements.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In October 2017, The New York Times and The New Yorker reported that dozens of women had accused the American film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse over a period of a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein_sexual_abuse_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ashley Tyler Ciminella, known professionally as Ashley Judd (born April 19, 1968), is an American actress and activist. She grew up in a family of performing artists, the daughter of country music sin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Judd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein (; born March 19, 1952) is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender. In 1979, Weinstein and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded the entertainment company Miramax…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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Claim 5: “Mann has claimed that the prolific perv raped her inside a New York City hotel room over a decade ago”

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Multiple independent news sources (AFP, CBS News, and another web result) confirm Jessica Mann's allegation that Weinstein raped her in a NYC hotel room.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emanuela Postacchini is an Italian actress. Her television roles include the satire Who Is America? (2018) and her film roles include Riff Raff (2024).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuela_Postacchini

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Claim 6: “They did convict Weinstein of first-degree criminal sex act for assaulting Miriam “Mimi” Haley, a former TV production assistant”

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Claim 7: “Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial kicks off Tuesday”

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Multiple web search results confirm the start of Harvey Weinstein's third Manhattan sex crimes trial on a Tuesday.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1979, Weinstein and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded the entertainment company Miramax, which produced several successful independent films including Sex, Lies, and Videotape; The Crying Game…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court during his retrial. Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for raping Mann was overturned, but he faces another conviction. POOL/AFP via Getty Images. Unlike h…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/opening-statements-in-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury couldn’t unanimously decide whether to convict the ex-Miramax b...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaWwE79x0u0

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Claim 8: “New York’s highest court overturned his conviction on that and other counts in April 2024”

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Claim 9: “He had been sentenced to 23 years in prison”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the specific sentence length of 23 years.

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Claim 10: “only one accuser — Jessica Mann... will testify in Manhattan Supreme Court”

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Multiple sources, including a report on opening statements, explicitly state that unlike previous trials, Jessica Mann is the only accuser set to testify.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cultivated an elite social circle of prominent individuals from across Western high society. He was acquaintances or friends with public f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_life_of_Jeffrey_Epste…

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Claim 11: “Weinstein, 74, faces one count of third-degree rape”

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Web search results from AOL and another source confirm Weinstein is 74 and faces one count of third-degree rape.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — She Said is a 2022 American drama film directed by Maria Schrader and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, based on the 2019 book by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. The film stars Carey Mulligan and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Said_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alfred Joseph Benza (born June 2, 1962) is an American gossip columnist and television host.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Benza

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Claim 12: “Weinstein will be represented by Luigi Mangione and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan”

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Claim 13: “jurors at last year’s re-trial were unable to decide whether to convict him on the charge”

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Multiple sources confirm that the previous re-trial ended in a mistrial because jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the charge.

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender.Weinstein re-edited several Asian films and dubbed them in English.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — At a retrial last year, jurors failed to reach a verdict on Mann’s portion of the case, leading to this current retrial. Weinstein is charged with one count of rape in the third degree.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/15/nation/harvey-weinste…

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web search NEUTRAL — The jury in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in New York could not reach a verdict after three days of deliberations.
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/harvey-weinstein-rape-ver…

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Claim 14: “Weinstein was found not guilty on the same charge pertaining to Sokola’s claims”

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Claim 15: “Jury selection will start Tuesday, and the new trial is expected to last two weeks”

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While the trial start is confirmed, the specific details about jury selection starting Tuesday and the two-week duration are only found in one relevant source (AOL). Other search results for 'jury selection' refer to different trials (Andrew Left, Alexander brothers).

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web search NEUTRAL — Monday opened with jury selection, and the judge peppered over 50 potential jurors with questions about their investing experience after "mini opening statements" from both sides.Opening statements be…
https://www.businessinsider.com/short-seller-andrew-left-fra…

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web search NEUTRAL — Trial began with jury selection on Monday, April 27, 2026, and is expected to run for two to three weeks.
https://www.visiontimes.com/2026/05/14/musk-altman-federal-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.Opening statements are set for Monday, and th…
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/alexander-brothers-sex-…

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Claim 16: “ruling that the trial judge had unfairly let three additional women testify, even after Weinstein wasn’t charged for their allegations”

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Claim 17: “This will mark Mann’s third time testifying that Weinstein forced her to have sex at the Doubletree Hotel in Midtown on March 18, 2013”

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The specific date (March 18, 2013) and location (Doubletree Hotel in Midtown) are mentioned in the context of the trial, but the provided evidence for this specific claim index consists of general name meanings for 'Jessica'. However, other evidence for claim 1 and 3 mentions the DoubleTree hotel and 2013, but not the specific date. The claim remains single-source or under-evidenced in the provided snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) [1] is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 11, 2025 · Learn about the name Jessica including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.
https://momlovesbest.com/jessica-name-meaning

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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · Explore the history and charm of the name Jessica, from its Shakespearean roots to its status as a beloved choice worldwide. Find nicknames, variations, and more.
https://www.parents.com/jessica-name-meaning-origin-populari…

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Claim 18: “Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber will preside over the trial”

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