Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer, is set to face a third trial in New York City, with jury selection scheduled to commence on April 14, 2026. This trial centers on a single count of third-degree rape, stemming from allegations made by actress Jessica Mann regarding an incident in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013. ([amny.com](https://www.amny.com/law/harvey-weinsteins-third-rape-trial-scheduled-to-start-april-14/?utm_source=openai))
The upcoming proceedings follow a series of legal developments. In 2020, Weinstein was convicted of rape and criminal sexual conduct and sentenced to 23 years in prison. However, in 2024, New York’s highest court overturned these convictions due to procedural errors, leading to a retrial in 2025. That retrial resulted in a split verdict: Weinstein was convicted of forcing oral sex on one woman, acquitted on another count, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the rape charge involving Mann. ([bluewin.ch](https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/harvey-weinstein-back-in-court-in-april-3126723.html?utm_source=openai))
In preparation for the forthcoming trial, Weinstein has restructured his legal team. He has enlisted attorneys Jacob Kaplan, Marc Agnifilo, and Teny Geragos, who have previously represented high-profile clients such as Luigi Mangione and Sean “Diddy” Combs. This change comes as his longtime lawyer, Arthur Aidala, shifts focus to Weinstein’s appeals and pending civil matters. ([bostonglobe.com](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/nation/harvey-weinstein-lawyers-third-trial/?utm_source=openai))
Weinstein, now 73, has been incarcerated since his initial conviction in 2020. He also faces a separate 16-year sentence in California, which he is currently appealing. ([bluewin.ch](https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/harvey-weinstein-back-in-court-in-april-3126723.html?utm_source=openai))
The upcoming trial is expected to last up to five weeks, with the prosecution focusing solely on the charge involving Mann. The outcome of this trial will be pivotal in determining Weinstein’s legal standing and potential future sentences. ([bostonglobe.com](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/nation/harvey-weinstein-lawyers-third-trial/?utm_source=openai))