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Weinstein's Retrial: New Assault Allegations Emerge Amid #MeToo

4/24/2025

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial in Los Angeles has kicked off with shocking new allegations from former model Kaja Sokola, who accuses him of assaulting her in 2006. Facing multiple charges, including rape, Weinstein's defense insists the encounters were consensual. This trial underscores the shifting societal perspectives on sexual assault, fueled by the #MeToo movement.

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial in Los Angeles has kicked off with shocking new allegations from former model Kaja Sokola, who accuses him of assaulting her in 2006. Facing multiple charges, including rape, Weinstein's defense insists the encounters were consensual. This trial underscores the shifting societal perspectives on sexual assault, fueled by the #MeToo movement.