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Jurors Claim Intimidation Forced Guilty Verdict in Weinstein Trial

10/12/2025

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Two jurors from the Harvey Weinstein trial say they were bullied into guilty verdicts and regret the verdict.
They allege intimidation during deliberations, including threats and screaming, and that a secret ballot would have changed a vote.
The jurors describe a chaotic environment, with bribery accusations shifting the vote from split to unanimous.
Justice Curtis Farber acknowledged the heated deliberations and noted a mistrial on the rape charge.

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Two jurors from the Harvey Weinstein trial say they were bullied into guilty verdicts and regret the verdict.
They allege intimidation during deliberations, including threats and screaming, and that a secret ballot would have changed a vote.
The jurors describe a chaotic environment, with bribery accusations shifting the vote from split to unanimous.
Justice Curtis Farber acknowledged the heated deliberations and noted a mistrial on the rape charge.