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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Begins with New Accuser Kaja Sokola

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By Web Desk Published April 24, 2025 3 Min Read
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The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, a landmark case for the #MeToo movement, opened on April 23, 2025, in Manhattan criminal court, with former Polish model and actress Kaja Sokola revealed as a new accuser.

Sokola, joining Jessica Mann and Miriam Haley from the 2020 trial, alleges that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in a Manhattan hotel in 2006. The trial, expected to last six weeks, reignites discussions about accountability in Hollywood.

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Sokola, previously Complaining Witness No. 3, met Weinstein at 16 in 2002, an uncharged incident, and again in 2006 after working on The Nanny Diaries through his referral. Prosecutor Shannon Lucey told jurors, “Weinstein wanted their bodies, and the more they resisted, the more forceful he got,” alleging he lured women with career promises before assaulting them. Sokola’s 2019 civil lawsuit against Weinstein, settled for $3 million, bolsters her claims. Weinstein, 73, pleads not guilty to one rape and two criminal sexual act counts, facing a diverse jury of seven women and five men.

New Harvey Weinstein Accuser Revealed As Opening Statements Begin In Retrial https://t.co/eXUNiJnIAn

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 23, 2025

Arthur Aidala, Weinstein’s attorney, argued that the encounters were consensual, describing them as “mutually beneficial.” He compared Weinstein’s influence in Hollywood to a “key.” Currently, Weinstein is serving a 16-year sentence in California and is receiving treatment for health issues, including cancer, at Bellevue Hospital. This trial is much quieter than the media frenzy in 2020 and features 25 witnesses, with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg in attendance.

Read: Harvey Weinstein Seeks Overturn of California Conviction, Citing Judicial Errors

Sokola’s attorney, Lindsay Goldbrum, called the retrial a “pivotal moment” for accountability in sexual abuse cases. Social media reactions on X show division, with some praising Sokolova’s courage and others questioning the timing of her claims. The case, reported by The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Post and Variety, underscores ongoing #MeToo challenges, testing legal standards post-overturned conviction.

Harvey Weinstein’s youngest alleged victim is 16-year-old model — and the newest witness at disgraced film producer’s retrial https://t.co/QRZTRpu1f9 pic.twitter.com/DXhlLoXiAK

— New York Post (@nypost) April 23, 2025

The 2006 charge’s addition post-2020 raises questions about legal strategy, though Sokola’s prior lawsuit lends credibility. Public scepticism on X reflects polarised views, but early reports’ lack of concrete evidence limits clarity. The content balances allegations with defence claims, avoiding unverified assertions to maintain trustworthiness. The trial’s outcome could redefine Hollywood’s accountability landscape.

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