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Weinstein's Retrial Begins Amid Controversial Rulings and Health Issues

3/13/2025

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial for sexual assault kicks off on April 15 in Manhattan, where Judge Curtis Farber has made pivotal rulings on expert testimony. Psychologist Dawn Hughes can address trauma, but the term "survivor" is off-limits for accusers. At 72, Weinstein cites health issues as a barrier to his defense, following the overturning of his 2020 conviction and facing new charges in a trial that could last five weeks.

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial for sexual assault kicks off on April 15 in Manhattan, where Judge Curtis Farber has made pivotal rulings on expert testimony. Psychologist Dawn Hughes can address trauma, but the term "survivor" is off-limits for accusers. At 72, Weinstein cites health issues as a barrier to his defense, following the overturning of his 2020 conviction and facing new charges in a trial that could last five weeks.