Over two years after the first exposés on Harvey Weinstein and allegations of rampant sexual harassment and assaults were first published, the Oscar-winning producer’s criminal trial is set t…
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for the first day of his criminal trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York, New York, USA, 06 January 2020.and allegations of rampant sexual harassment and assaults were first published, the Oscar-winning producer’s criminal trial is set to begin today in New York City, kind of.
Having said that, with around a nearly unprecedented 2,000 extra summons sent out by Manhattan County to potential jurors for the extremely high-profile case, it could actually be weeks before a trial starts. Even before the expected to be contentious two-week-long jury selection process starts, today will see Justice James Burke conduct a hearing on various remaining pre-trial motions and set the schedule for what is now anticipated to be an eight-week affair.
Among the rulings the New York Supreme Court judge will address is whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom. Having refused such media in previous hearings since Weinstein was first arrested in late May 2018, indications are that Burke is leaning towards not allowing camera access for the trial proper. With just 170 seats in total in his courtroom on the 15th floor of NYC’s 100 Centre Street, jury selection alone will make space tight – not to mention the vast media presence.
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