Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Criminal Sexual Assault in Partial Verdict

Partial Verdict Delivered

• 🎯 The jury in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes case has delivered a partial verdict after six days of deliberation.
• ⚖️ Weinstein, 73, was found guilty of sex assault against Mimi Haleyi.
• ❌ He was found not guilty of sex assault in the case of Kajaoka.
• ❓ The jury could not reach a verdict on the third charge: third-degree rape in the case of Jessica Mann.

Courtroom Drama and Mistrial Request

• 🎭 Inside the courtroom, defense attorneys requested a mistrial, citing infighting among jurors.
• 🗣️ One juror allegedly threatened another, saying, "I'll meet you outside one day."
• 🚫 The judge denied the mistrial request.
• 🎤 Weinstein himself addressed the judge, stating, "This is my life that's on the line. I am not getting a fair trial. You are endangering me, your honor."

Ongoing Deliberations and Previous Conviction

• 📅 The jury will resume deliberations tomorrow on the remaining charge of third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann in 2013.
• 🌟 Weinstein has a previous conviction for sexual assault in Los Angeles, for which he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
• 📝 His team is currently appealing that LA conviction.

Public Reaction

• 😮 Outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan, the response to the unexpected partial verdict was one of surprise.
• 📰 Coverage of the breaking news continued on CBS News New York.