Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial with new charge
Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial will include a new charge from a different woman. The retrial is scheduled to start on April 15, nearly a year after his 2020 conviction was overturned. Weinstein denies all allegations. The retrial will not include testimony from other women that was allowed in the original trial.
Key Points
- Retrial scheduled to start on April 15
- Weinstein denies all allegations
- Additional charge from a different woman in 2006
- Testimony from other women not allowed in the retrial
Pros
- Justice for the victims
- Adding a new charge based on a different woman's allegation
Cons
- Weinstein's health concerns and conditions at Rikers Island
- Delay in bringing the additional charge