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Harvey Weinstein Retrial: Jessica Mann’s Testimony Details Alleged 2013 Hotel Assault
4/29/2026, 8:57:04 PM
Testimony on Alleged 2013 Hotel Assault
On April 28-29, 2026, Jessica Mann, a 40-year-old hairstylist and actress, testified for a third time in New York criminal court that Harvey Weinstein, the 73-year-old former producer, locked her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013, forced her to undress, and raped her after she repeatedly refused. Mann said Weinstein slammed the door, seized her wrists, and returned after a bathroom break to commit the assault. Weinstein, currently incarcerated, denies the allegations.
Background and Context of the Relationship
Mann met Weinstein at a Los Angeles-area party in early 2013 while pursuing acting work. Their relationship included professional advice, industry invitations, and advances Mann said were uncomfortable. She later had a consensual sexual liaison with the married producer, noting occasional validation but also demeaning discussions of sexual practices. After the alleged assault, Mann kept limited contact, joining Weinstein for breakfast, a movie screening, and tea with his daughter, while presenting a normal front. Weinstein appeals sex-crime convictions from other women’s accusations on both U.S. coasts.
Chronology of Key Events
- Early 2013 – Mann meets Weinstein at a Los Angeles party; relationship begins.
- 2013 – Alleged hotel-room assault in Manhattan.
- 2020 – Weinstein convicted of raping Mann; conviction later overturned.
- 2025 – Retrial ends in a deadlocked jury.
- April 2026 – Current retrial; Mann testifies for the third time.
Key Data and Statistics
Harvey Weinstein, 73, former Oscar-winning producer, is incarcerated. Jessica Mann, 40, works as a hairstylist and actress. Weinstein faces appeals on sex-crime convictions from women on both U.S. coasts.
Official Statements and Legal Responses
Weinstein’s attorneys argue that all interactions with Mann were consensual and have not yet cross-examined her. Weinstein continues to deny any sexual assault and is appealing prior convictions. The prosecution relies on Mann’s testimony as the primary evidence.
Conflicting Accounts and Evidentiary Gaps
The defense’s claim of consensual activity conflicts with Mann’s account of forced undressing, wrist restraint, and repeated pleas to stop. No independent witnesses or physical evidence have been presented. The alleged Beverly Hills assault remains uncharged.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Jessica Mann sobbed as she told jurors in New York: “I said ‘no’ over and over, and I tried to leave.” — Jessica Mann, Accuser
- “He just treated me like he owned me.” — Jessica Mann, Accuser
- “Please don’t. I don’t want to,” — Jessica Mann, Accuser
- “You owe me one more time!” — Harvey Weinstein (as alleged by Mann)
Future Proceedings
The jury will deliberate after testimony concludes. A verdict could impose renewed sentencing for Weinstein, with further appeals likely. Prosecutors may consider additional charges related to the alleged Beverly Hills incident pending further investigation.
