New York - Harvey Weinstein, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, has again been found guilty—this time on one count of sexual assault—following a retrial in New York. The jury’s mixed verdict highlights both the complexities and persistence of justice in cases involving sexual violence and abuse of power.

The former movie mogul was convicted on Wednesday for sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley. However, jurors acquitted him of assaulting ex-model Kaja Sokola and could not reach a verdict on the charge of raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann, leaving that count undecided as deliberations continue.

The verdict came after six emotionally charged weeks of testimony, during which three women, including Haley, gave graphic accounts of how Weinstein exploited his position to abuse them. Weinstein, now 73, sat through the proceedings in a wheelchair, wearing a dark suit and an impassive expression. As he was wheeled out of the courtroom, he was heard quietly saying, “Not true.”

In a tense Manhattan courtroom, the jury of seven women and five men delivered their decisions, bringing partial closure to a case that has come to symbolize the broader reckoning against gender-based violence and impunity.

Weinstein’s retrial followed the overturning of his original 2020 conviction—where he was sentenced to 23 years in prison—after an appeals court found procedural flaws in how witness testimonies were presented.

Despite this legal twist, Wednesday’s guilty verdict stands as a form of justice for Haley, whose initial accusations were central to the original trial and the global rise of the #MeToo movement.

The Weinstein saga first came to light in 2017, triggering a seismic shift across not just Hollywood but industries worldwide. Over 80 women have since come forward, accusing the disgraced producer of sexual harassment, assault, or rape. The allegations laid bare a deeply entrenched culture of silence and exploitation, particularly against women seeking to enter male-dominated professions.

The #MeToo movement, fueled in part by the public fallout from Weinstein’s crimes, spurred women around the world—including across parts of Africa—to share their stories and challenge systems that protect abusers. It prompted governments, media houses, NGOs, and entertainment circles to reconsider how gender, power, and accountability intersect.

As the jury continues to deliberate on the unresolved rape charge, the presiding judge has barred both legal teams from speaking to the press.

For now, the partial conviction serves as a reminder: the struggle for justice may be long, but the voices of survivors are not easily silenced.