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Jessica Mann Testifies Weinstein Raped Her in Hotel

4/29/2026

Summary

Jessica Mann Testifies

In New York, Jessica Mann testified that Harvey Weinstein trapped her in a hotel room and raped her.
She said Weinstein slammed the door, forced her to undress, and she begged “Please don’t” before the assault.
Afterward she joined Weinstein and his friends for breakfast, trying to appear normal while hiding the incident.
She refused a $1,000 envelope offered by Weinstein, who denies the assault and is appealing his convictions.

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Weinstein Defense Claims

Harvey Weinstein’s defense, whose lawyers represented the Alexander brothers and UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione, argues Mann entered the relationship voluntarily for beneficial access to an industry figure.
Prosecutors note Harvey Weinstein’s 16-year California rape sentence and that he faces up to 25 years for the New York oral-sex charge.
DoubleTree employee Rothschild Capulong said he felt intimidated by Harvey Weinstein, emailed managers and sent security after seeing Mann’s distress.

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Mann Accuses

Mann said Harvey Weinstein injected medication into his penis to cause an erection before raping her in a hotel room.
Weinstein reacted visibly, shaking his head and covering his face as Mann described the assault.
The hearing is Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex-crimes trial after a 2020 rape conviction was overturned and a June jury deadlocked.

History

Historical Context

In October 1991 Anita Hill testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her, leading to a 52-48 confirmation vote. The episode helped trigger the 1992 “Year of the Woman” surge in female legislators and a 1994 law granting harassment victims back pay and reinstatement, a foundation for later accusations such as those against Harvey Weinstein.

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Jessica Mann Testifies

In New York, Jessica Mann testified that Harvey Weinstein trapped her in a hotel room and raped her.
She said Weinstein slammed the door, forced her to undress, and she begged “Please don’t” before the assault.
Afterward she joined Weinstein and his friends for breakfast, trying to appear normal while hiding the incident.
She refused a $1,000 envelope offered by Weinstein, who denies the assault and is appealing his convictions.

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