Jurors Set to Deliberate Weinstein’s Fate as High-Stakes Retrial Enters Crucial Phase
NEW YORK — The jury tasked with determining the fate of Harvey Weinstein in his retrial for sex crimes is set to begin deliberations Thursday, following two days of closing arguments and extensive evidence presented in the courtroom. The jury, comprised of seven women and five men, will enter its private discussions after receiving final legal instructions from the presiding judge. Closing arguments were completed on Wednesday, with prosecutor Nicole Blumberg accusing the former film mogul of exploiting his powerful position within the entertainment industry to prey on vulnerable women. Weinstein, now 73 years old, … Read more