2020 Weinstein Remark Disclosed Before Third Manhattan Sex Crimes Trial
Prosecutors disclosed an alleged remark by Harvey Weinstein made during his 2020 trial as jury selection began for his third Manhattan sex crimes trial on Tuesday. The remark was reported to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office last week. Weinstein faces a third-degree rape charge from Jessica Mann.
usmagazine.com# Prosecutors Disclose Alleged Remark by Weinstein Prosecutors revealed remarks allegedly made by Harvey Weinstein on Tuesday moments before the start of his third Manhattan sex crimes trial. Jury selection for the trial started on Tuesday. Harvey Weinstein, aged 74, allegedly told a court officer 'If you had seen these girls, you would have done the exact same thing' in 2020 at his first sex crimes trial in Manhattan Supreme Court.
The statement by Harvey Weinstein was reported to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office last week, according to Assistant District Attorney Candace White. The statement was made six years before it was reported to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber questioned why the court officer took so long to report the incident.
Weinstein's attorney Marc Agnifilo described the claim as farfetched and urged the judge not to allow the remark to be brought up during the latest trial. Prosecutors stated they were not seeking to bring up the comments in front of a jury unless Weinstein decides to take the stand in his own defense.
Prosecutors stated that if Weinstein testifies, they would seek a separate hearing over whether the remarks could be brought up.
Harvey Weinstein was brought to court in a wheelchair wearing a blue suit jacket on Tuesday.
Background on Charges and Prior Trials Harvey Weinstein faces a charge of third-degree rape from Jessica Mann.
Jessica Mann first met Harvey Weinstein after moving to Los Angeles to launch her acting career more than a decade ago. Harvey Weinstein was convicted of raping Jessica Mann at his 2020 trial. The 2020 conviction of Harvey Weinstein for raping Jessica Mann was overturned by New York's highest court in 2024.
A jury deadlocked on the third-degree rape charge at Harvey Weinstein's re-trial last year. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg pledged to bring the case back for a third trial.
Other Convictions and Sentencing Harvey Weinstein was convicted of first-degree criminal sex act for assaulting Miriam Haley in June.
The first-degree criminal sex act charge against Harvey Weinstein carries a possible punishment of 25 years in prison. Harvey Weinstein is awaiting sentencing on the first-degree criminal sex act conviction. A California jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault in 2020.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the California sexual assault conviction. Harvey Weinstein is appealing the California conviction.
Jury Selection Process Two panels of prospective jurors were brought in for questioning on Tuesday morning for the trial expected to last two weeks.
More than half of the potential jurors were dismissed after the judge asked if they could remain fair and impartial.
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-14
Jury selection starts for third Manhattan sex crimes trial; prosecutors reveal alleged 2020 remark by Weinstein
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Alleged 2020 remark reported to Manhattan District Attorney's Office
1 sourcenypost.com - 2025
Jury deadlocks on third-degree rape charge at Weinstein's re-trial
1 sourcenypost.com - 2024
New York's highest court overturns 2020 conviction for raping Jessica Mann
1 sourcenypost.com - 2020
Weinstein convicted of raping Jessica Mann in Manhattan; makes alleged remark to court officer; California jury finds him guilty of sexual assault and sentences him to 16 years
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Potential Impact
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Dismissal of over half of prospective jurors may streamline selection but highlight case publicity challenges
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Ongoing appeals in California could intersect with Manhattan proceedings, prolonging legal resolution
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Third trial outcome may affect Weinstein's overall prison time, including pending 25-year maximum on separate conviction
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Potential use of alleged remark in testimony could influence jury if Weinstein takes the stand
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The delayed report of Weinstein's remark could reflect the court officer's hesitation in a high-profile case, not deliberate withholding, while his medical needs highlight humane treatment in custody.
- Lede misdirectionnotable“TITLE: Alleged 2020 Remark by Weinstein Disclosed Ahead of Third... BODY leads with prosecutors' revelation of remark”centers on disclosure process instead of retrial substanceThe headline leads with who shared, posted, or reacted to the event rather than the substantive event itself — burying the actual news behind the messenger.
- Valence skewminor“Alleged remark: 'If you had seen these girls, you would have done the exact same thing'”direct quote adds negative connotation to Weinstein without balanceAdjectives and adverbs systematically slant toward one interpretation even though the underlying facts are neutral.
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