Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial set for opening statements


FILE PHOTO: Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears at Manhattan Supreme Court for the start of Jury selection, in Manhattan, New York, U.S., April 14, 2026. ANGELA WEISS/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

NEW YORK, April ⁠21 (Reuters) - Harvey Weinstein is due to appear in a Manhattan court on Tuesday ⁠for opening statements in the disgraced movie mogul's third New York trial ‌where he will face accusations of raping a woman.

Weinstein, 74, was a top Hollywood film producer until sexual misconduct allegations against him led to his downfall and fueled a wider social movement that encouraged women ​to come forward with accounts of sexual abuse by ⁠powerful men.

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