Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley following a retrial in New York, where three women shared detailed accounts of his alleged abuse.
The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after weeks of testimony in Weinstein’s retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. While the jury convicted him of assaulting Haley, they found him not guilty of charges involving another woman, Kaja Sokola. Sokola was seen leaving the Manhattan criminal court accompanied by her attorney, Megan Goddard, shortly after the partial verdict was announced.
This retrial comes after years of legal proceedings and public scrutiny surrounding Weinstein, whose fall from power helped spark the global #MeToo movement. During the trial, the three women who testified described, in often graphic detail, how Weinstein used his influence in the film industry to exploit and abuse them. Their testimonies played a key role in the jury's decision.
Miriam Haley, a former production assistant, accused Weinstein of forcing himself on her, and the court found her account credible enough to return a guilty verdict. However, the jury did not reach the same conclusion regarding Sokola’s allegations, clearing Weinstein of those charges. The verdict highlights the complex nature of sexual assault trials, where differing testimonies and legal thresholds often result in split decisions.
Weinstein’s legal team has indicated that they may appeal the decision. Meanwhile, prosecutors have welcomed the conviction, calling it another step toward holding powerful individuals accountable for sexual misconduct.
This case adds to Weinstein’s existing legal troubles. He is already serving a sentence for earlier convictions on similar charges. The outcome of this retrial will likely impact any future proceedings and could influence how other high-profile cases involving sexual assault are handled.
Outside the courtroom, supporters of the survivors expressed mixed emotions—relief over the partial conviction, but disappointment that not all charges led to guilty verdicts. For many, the case remains a symbol of the long fight for justice faced by survivors of sexual violence.
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