Ilya Maritz
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
Weinstein was convicted in 2020 on felony sex crimes charges and sentenced to 23 years, but an appeals court overturned that verdict last year, ruling that the trial judge allowed some testimony which the jury should not have heard. In this new trial, three women are expected to testify against him. Weinstein is 73 and has been in ill health. He's pleaded not guilty.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
He has a separate conviction in California for rape and sexual assault. For many years, Weinstein was a major hitmaker in Hollywood, with credits ranging from Pulp Fiction to Good Will Hunting. Jury selection is expected to take several days. Ilya Maritz, NPR News, New York.