Jury in Harvey Weinstein sex assault retrial reach a partial verdict
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Weinstein Convicted on One Count in NYC Retrial
Above: Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court for his retrial as the jury deliberates at Manhattan Criminal Court on June 11, 2025 in New York City. Image copyright: Curtis Means/Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This verdict proves the justice system works even when powerful men try to escape accountability, after Weinstein exploited his Hollywood influence to prey on vulnerable women seeking career opportunities. In an era where the MeToo backlash intensifies and contrarian influencers try and rehabilitate Weinstein and other sexual predators, this verdict is a reminder of how much survivors have achieved and what battles remain to be fought.
Establishment-critical narrative
The chaotic jury deliberations with threats and coercion show this wasn't a fair trial but a predetermined outcome driven by #MeToo hysteria. These women maintained friendly relationships with Weinstein for years after the alleged incidents, accepting favors and opportunities that contradict claims of assault. This was a character assassination of a man made a pariah by the media, denying him a fair shake in the courtroom.