Harvey Weinstein Jury Begins Deliberations After Juror Drama

Juror Replacement and Deliberations

• 📌 The retrial of Harvey Weinstein has reached its final stage with the jury beginning deliberations.
• ⚠️ Drama unfolded as juror number eight did not show up on the first day of deliberations and had to be replaced by an alternate.
• ⚖️ Weinstein's defense initially threatened to move for a mistrial if the judge didn't grant more time for the juror to appear.
• 🗣️ The judge dismissed the mistrial threat, stating the purpose of an alternate juror is for such situations.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Deliberations commenced around 11:30 AM with the jury, including the alternate, composed of seven women and five men.

Weinstein's Statement

• 🙏 After the jury departed, Weinstein asked to address the court.
• ✅ He expressed thanks to the judge, court officers, and security for treating him incredibly fairly.