Jury Selection Begins in Harvey Weinstein's Rape Retrial

Jury selection commenced on Tuesday for the retrial of Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan, following an appeals court decision that overturned his previous conviction. Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including rape, appeared in court in a wheelchair, facing health challenges including bone marrow cancer. The trial, expected to last about six weeks, is being closely monitored as it represents a significant moment in the ongoing #MeToo movement. Renowned jury consultant Jo-Ellan Dimitrius has been hired to assist in selecting an impartial jury, amidst sentiments from potential jurors expressing their biases against Weinstein. Prosecutors are pursuing charges linked to assaults on former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006 and aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013. The outcome hinges on a unanimous verdict from the jury, who will sift through the allegations and evidence presented during this retrial.