NEW YORK—Jury selection began on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s new trial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, a year after a state appeals court overturned the former movie mogul’s 2020 conviction.
Weinstein, 73, faces one rape count and two criminal sexual act counts in the jury trial, with Superior Court justice Curtis Farber presiding. Weinstein, who co-founded the Miramax studio and was once one of Hollywood’s most influential producers, has pleaded not guilty and has denied ever assaulting anyone or having non-consensual sex.
Weinstein, who is experiencing a variety of health problems, was brought into the courtroom in a wheelchair. He wore a blue suit with a blue tie and smiled as he spoke with his legal team….