After five days of deliberation, the jury reached a decision in Harvey Weinstein's second New York trial, finding him guilty on one charge but not guilty on another. The first trial had been overturned by an appeals court, citing improper testimony from women not originally charged in the case.
The jury ultimately convicted Weinstein on a charge related to Mimi Haley, a production assistant who alleges he forcibly performed oral sex on her. However, they acquitted him on a similar charge involving a Polish model who accused him of forcing her to perform oral sex.
The jury will reconvene tomorrow to continue deliberations on the key rape charge against Weinstein. This charge stems from accusations by Jessica Mann, a former assistant who claims she was raped by Weinstein despite having previously had a consensual relationship with him.
While not a complete victory, the outcome represents a significant moment for the Me Too movement, which gained momentum through the numerous allegations against Weinstein that helped expose widespread misconduct in Hollywood. Many will be watching closely to see the final outcome of the remaining charge, as this trial continues to mark an important chapter in the ongoing reckoning sparked by the movement.