Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in his New York rape case started on Tuesday with jury selection, marking a return to the courthouse where he was previously tried and sentenced to 23 years in prison. Weinstein appeared cheerful as he entered the courtroom, wearing a blue suit and tie, and accompanied by his lawyer and a book. The trial is expected to conclude by late May but may run into early June.
Prospective jurors were escorted to their seats, with court officers reminding them to silence their phones. Judge Curtis Farber informed potential panelists that they would be asked about personal or business reasons for serving and whether their background would make it difficult to remain impartial in the trial. Several dozen raised their hands, but most were dismissed after being directed to line up near the courtroom wall.
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