A New York judge has denied Harvey Weinstein’s request for a new trial, leaving his 2025 sex abuse conviction in place.
Weinstein, 73, was found guilty in June 2025 of one count of a criminal sex act involving former television production assistant Miriam Haley, as part of a split verdict following his retrial in Manhattan.
He was acquitted on a separate charge related to former model Kaja Sokola, while jurors were unable to reach a verdict on a third charge accusing him of raping actress Jessica Mann.
The former film producer demanded a new trial by alleging juror misconduct and claimed there was shouting and bullying during jury deliberations.
However, during a hearing on Thursday, January 8, a New York State Supreme Court judge denied the request, ruling that the court properly addressed jurors’ concerns without affecting deliberations.
In a written ruling, the judge said the court properly handled the claims without influencing the jury, according to court documents reviewed by People.
Weinstein, who has repeatedly denied assaulting anyone, has once again maintained his innocence in court.
Although he acknowledged personal wrongdoing, he told the judge he had never committed sexual assault and pleaded for leniency. The Hollywood Reporter.
The charges involving Mann remain unsolved. Weinstein was previously convicted of raping her in 2020, but that conviction was later overturned on appeal, leading to a new trial. District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. of Manhattan has said prosecutors plan to retry Weinstein on this count.
Currently incarcerated at Rikers Island, Weinstein told the court that his prolonged detention has seriously affected his health and mental state. He previously underwent emergency heart surgery while in custody and has reportedly been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer.
In addition, Weinstein still faces a 16-year prison sentence in California following his 2022 rape conviction.
