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Jessica Mann Testifies in Weinstein Retrial Over 2013 Assault

4/28/2026

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Jessica Mann returned to the stand to recount a 2013 encounter with Harvey Weinstein, describing alleged sexual assault.
Mann testified in Weinstein’s New York retrial, with prosecutors planning to question her for several days.
Weinstein, seated in a wheelchair at the defense table, watched the testimony and denies assault.
Mann’s 2020 conviction was overturned and a jury deadlocked on other charges, leaving only the rape allegation to be tried again.

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Story summary

Jessica Mann returned to the stand to recount a 2013 encounter with Harvey Weinstein, describing alleged sexual assault.
Mann testified in Weinstein’s New York retrial, with prosecutors planning to question her for several days.
Weinstein, seated in a wheelchair at the defense table, watched the testimony and denies assault.
Mann’s 2020 conviction was overturned and a jury deadlocked on other charges, leaving only the rape allegation to be tried again.