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Judge Allows 'Force' Testimony in Weinstein Retrial

4/10/2025

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In a pivotal ruling, Manhattan Judge Curtis Farber has granted Jessica Mann the right to use the term "force" in her testimony against Harvey Weinstein during his retrial. This decision comes as Weinstein confronts serious allegations of sex crimes, including third-degree rape and forcible oral sex, linked to incidents from 2006 and 2013. Jury selection kicks off next Tuesday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated trial.

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In a pivotal ruling, Manhattan Judge Curtis Farber has granted Jessica Mann the right to use the term "force" in her testimony against Harvey Weinstein during his retrial. This decision comes as Weinstein confronts serious allegations of sex crimes, including third-degree rape and forcible oral sex, linked to incidents from 2006 and 2013. Jury selection kicks off next Tuesday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated trial.