Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty on One Count of Criminal Sex Act in Split Verdict

Split Verdict in Weinstein Trial

• ⚖️ Jurors delivered a split verdict in the latest Harvey Weinstein trial, finding the former movie mogul guilty on one count of criminal sex act.
• ❌ He was cleared on a second count, and jurors could not reach a verdict on a charge of third-degree rape.

Testimony and Survivor Impact

• 🗣️ The attorney for Kaia Soka, a model who testified Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006, called the outcome a win for all women and survivors.
• 🎤 Despite Weinstein not being found guilty on her specific count, her attorney stated her truth was heard, and her testimony helped expose a man who believed he was untouchable.
• 💖 Another accuser, production assistant Miriam Haley, was central to the conviction for a similar act in 2006, with her testimony leading to Weinstein being convicted not once, but twice based on her account.

Defense Tactics and Juror Concerns

• 🎭 The defense was described as setting a disruptive and chaotic tone, intended to distract the jury from the facts.
• ⚠️ Jurors expressed concerns about deliberations, with one juror reporting being approached and threatened, leading to discussions about a mistrial.
• ⚖️ Harvey Weinstein himself expressed that the proceedings were unfair and not right, stating, "This is my life."

Ongoing Deliberations and Future Coverage

• 📅 Jurors were instructed to continue deliberations on the rape charge that allegedly occurred in 2013 involving accuser Jessica Mann.
• 🎤 The case is ongoing, with further coverage expected as deliberations continue and the remaining verdict is delivered.