Weinstein jury concludes first day of deliberations in rape trial

Film producer Harvey Weinstein leaves the New York Criminal Court as the jury continues to deliberate for his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 18, 2020. REUTERS/Stefan Jeremiah

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The jury in former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape trial finished its first day of deliberations on Tuesday, in a case that has become a milestone for the #MeToo movement.

The Manhattan jury of seven men and five women began their discussions after the judge hearing the case warned Weinstein's lead defense lawyer, Donna Rotunno, against talking to the press until jurors have reached a verdict.