Harvey Weinstein Rape Retrial Opens

The current trial focuses on allegations involving Jessica Mann, who has testified at two previous trials that Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel.

Weinstein, who appeared in court in a wheelchair due to failing health, has denied all charges and maintains the encounters were consensual.

His defense team plans to present text messages they claim show a long-term, voluntary relationship with the accuser.

This retrial follows the overturning of a previous conviction and a subsequent jury deadlock, highlighting the ongoing legal complexities of the #MeToo era.