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Weinstein's Retrial Set Amid Health Concerns and Innocence Claims

1/9/2026

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Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer, appeared in Manhattan on January 8, 2026, as a March 3, 2026 retrial date was set for a third-degree rape charge involving Jessica Mann, the survivor.
He maintains innocence, saying, "I never assaulted anyone," and is considering a plea.
Defense says the retrial wastes resources, citing health issues and ongoing incarceration at Rikers Island.

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Story summary

Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer, appeared in Manhattan on January 8, 2026, as a March 3, 2026 retrial date was set for a third-degree rape charge involving Jessica Mann, the survivor.
He maintains innocence, saying, "I never assaulted anyone," and is considering a plea.
Defense says the retrial wastes resources, citing health issues and ongoing incarceration at Rikers Island.