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NBC News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Jury in Harvey Weinstein sex assault retrial have reached a partial verdict
Jurors in the trial against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein said Wednesday they unanimously found him guilty of sexually assaulting one woman and not guilty of assaulting another more than a decade ago. But jurors at Weinstein's retrial told the judge they were unable to reach a verdict on allegations he assaulted a third woman and Judge Curtis Farber asked the jurors to continue deliberating Thursday before sending them home for the day. Weinstein, 73, had denied all the charges and his lawyers insisted the sexual encounters with his three accusers were 'transactional' and 'consensual.' The jury weighing the evidence against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in his New York retrial reached a partial verdict after five days of deliberation. Weinstein, 73, who has denied all the allegations, was charged with sexually assaulting three women more than a decade ago. Weinstein found himself on trial again after the New York state Court of Appeals last year overturned his landmark 2020 conviction for sexually abusing young women, a trial that defined the #MeToo movement and helped turn the Oscar-winning producer into a pariah. The appeals court found that the judge in that trial had improperly allowed testimony against the former Miramax chief based on allegations that were not part of the case. During the six-week retrial, jurors heard testimony from a former 'Project Runway' production assistant, Miriam Haley, and actress Jessica Mann, both of whom testified in the 2020 trial. New to the retrial was testimony from a third accuser, Kaja Sokola, a former runway model from Poland. Weinstein's lawyers have argued that the sexual encounters with his three accusers were all 'transactional' and 'consensual.' 'If this person wasn't Harvey Weinstein, would we even be here?' Weinstein defense attorney Arthur Aidala asked during his closing argument in accusing the women of being grifters. Prosecutors, however, said Weinstein preyed on young women trying to make it in Hollywood, sometimes repeatedly, and threatened to wreck their careers if they talked. 'He never had any interest in their careers,' Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg told the jury. 'He had an interest in their bodies. And he was going to have their bodies and touch their bodies whether they had wanted him to or not." Just as in 2020, Weinstein did not testify at his retrial. But before the jurors announced they had reached a verdict, he told a FOX5 New York reporter that he acted "immorally" and regretted hurting his wife and family, but never did anything "illegal." "I put so many friends through this and hurt people … that were close to me, by the way, by actions that were stupid," he said. "But never illegal, never criminal, never anything." Much of the evidence that resulted in Weinstein being convicted five years ago of the third-degree rape of one woman and a first-degree criminal sex act against another woman was reintroduced at his retrial. Just as before, Weinstein pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape based on complaints by Haley and Mann. But this time, Weinstein also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of first-degree criminal sexual act in the alleged sexual assault of Sokola. Sokola told the court that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006 at a Manhattan hotel when she was 19 years old. But the alleged abuse began in 2002, when she was 16 and Weinstein forced her to masturbate him, she said. 'Her first sexual experience was the defendant forcing himself on her,' Blumberg said. During his three-hour closing, Aidala tried to poke holes in the testimony of the three accusers. He suggested they were coached by prosecutors to describe the sexual encounters, which he likened at one point to 'naked twister,' in a sinister light. 'They did it all to get the original sinner, the poster boy of the MeToo movement,' Aidala said. The #MeToo hashtag took off in 2017 following reports in The New York Times and The New Yorker that detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against Weinstein that went back decades. It helped inspire a reckoning in Hollywood and beyond around sexual harassment. Weinstein, Aidala added, made for an easy target. 'He's a fat dude — sorry, Harvey,' he said while the former producer looked on. Aidala insisted the encounters were all 'transactional' and that all three women believed Weinstein could help their careers. 'It's not really a casting couch I thought it was,' Aidala said. 'It's different now. I know it sounds crazy, but he's the one being used.' Blumberg painted a far different picture during the prosecution's closing remarks. 'I want to remind you why we are here,' she said. 'Because he raped three people.' Sokola and Haley both claimed that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on them in separate incidents in 2006. Mann told the court the producer raped her in 2013. Weinstein, Blumberg said, 'had tremendous control over Hollywood. He spoke, people listened. He decided who was in and who was out.' While Blumberg spoke, Weinstein, seated in a wheelchair, appeared to be listening intently. 'Remember, it's not the person sitting here today in a wheelchair but this man, in Hollywood, who had the power and was in control,' Blumberg said. Regardless of the verdict, Weinstein will most likely be returned to California where he has to serve a 16-year sentence for a 2022 rape conviction. His lawyers filed an appeal for that conviction in 2024 that is still in process. During his latest trial, Weinstein was allowed to stay at Bellevue Hospital where he was being treated for a host of serious health issues. Back in October, two sources told NBC News that Weinstein had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, an uncommon form of bone marrow cancer. Weinstein was a Hollywood titan in the 1990s and 2000s when he and his brother Bob ran Miramax, the distributor of critically acclaimed independent movies like 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape,' 'The Crying Game,' 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Clerks,' and box office successes like 'Chicago' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary.' In 1999, Weinstein won a best picture Oscar as one of the producers of 'Shakespeare in Love.' And in the early 2010s, his second distribution label, The Weinstein Company, won back-to-back best picture Oscars for 'The King's Speech' and 'The Artist.' But as Weinstein collected accolades, he was dogged by rumors that he preyed on his leading ladies and other women in the industry. By the time he was arrested, more than 80 women had accused him of sexual assault or harassment going back decades. Just as he did at his trials, Weinstein doggedly denied the claims and insisted the encounters were consensual.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to watch Liberty vs. Mystics on TV or live stream - 6/5/2025
How to watch Liberty vs. Mystics on TV or live stream - 6/5/2025 The New York Liberty (7-0) will try to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Washington Mystics (3-5) on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at CareFirst Arena. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, FOX5 New York, and MNMT. See how to watch this matchup on Amazon Prime Video, FOX5 New York, and MNMT in the article below. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Liberty vs. Mystics Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET Location: Washington D.C. Washington D.C. Venue: CareFirst Arena CareFirst Arena TV channel: Amazon Prime Video, FOX5 New York, and MNMT Amazon Prime Video, FOX5 New York, and MNMT Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Prime Video Liberty players to watch Breanna Stewart is tops on the Liberty at 18.1 points per game, while also posting 3.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds. She is eighth in the WNBA in scoring. Jonquel Jones puts up a team-best 11.3 rebounds per game. She is also posting 15.7 points and 3 assists, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 44.4% from downtown (eighth in WNBA) with 2 made 3-pointers per game (ninth in league). Sabrina Ionescu is putting up 17.9 points, 4.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. Natasha Cloud puts up a team-high 6.9 assists per game. She is also putting up 10.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field and 37.9% from downtown with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest. Kennedy Burke puts up 8.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. At the other end, she delivers 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocked shots. Mystics players to watch Brittney Sykes is posting team highs in points (21.4 per game) and assists (4.4). And she is producing 4.9 rebounds, making 36% of her shots from the floor and 30.4% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per game. Kiki Iriafen is averaging a team-leading 10 rebounds per contest. And they is producing 14.6 points and 0.9 assists, making 51.7% of their shots from the field (seventh in league). The Mystics get 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Sonia Citron. Jade Melbourne is posting 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, making 42% of her shots from the floor and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per contest. Stefanie Dolson gives the Mystics 3.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. She also posts 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocked shots. Liberty vs. Mystics stat comparison The 91.9 points per game the Liberty put up are 11.8 more points than the Mystics give up (80.1). The Mystics average 5.5 more points per game (76.8) than the Liberty allow their opponents to score (71.3). The Liberty and Mystics rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Liberty averaging 0.6 more rebounds per game. This season, the Liberty have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 9.1% higher than the 39.5% of shots the Mystics' opponents have made. The Mystics have shot at a 42.3% clip from the field this season, 6.6 percentage points above the 35.7% shooting opponents of the Liberty have averaged. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 crew members
The Brief Two of the four people who were seriously injured when a Mexican navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge have died. The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was passing through New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts. There were 277 people on board. A Mexican navy sailing ship struck the iconic Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling in the air while waiting for help. Four people were seriously injured in the boat crash, with two of them dying at a hospital later, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said What we know Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment. No one on the bridge was injured. The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was passing through New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts. The vessel, which was flying a giant Mexican flag and had 277 people aboard, then drifted into a pier on the riverbank as onlookers scrambled away. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. It had been in New York since May 13 and had welcomed visitors for several days. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts but, remarkably, no one fell into the water, officials said. The Mexican navy said the Cuauhtemoc was an academy training vessel. What we don't know The cause of the collision was under investigation. An initial report was that the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical problem, though officials cautioned that information was preliminary. What they're saying Just before the collision, Nick Corso, 23, took his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset, Instead, he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a "big twig." Several more snaps followed. People in his vicinity began running and "pandemonium" erupted aboard the ship, he said. He later saw a handful of people dangling from a mast. "I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?" he said. The backstory The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said. The Source This report includes information from The Associated Press and FOX 5 New York.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Al B. Sure! Is Ready To Face Diddy In Court And Testify In Federal Sex Trafficking Trial
Al B. Sure is 'absolutely' willing to take the stand in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial with his own allegations against the disgraced music mogul. While promoting his memoir Do You Believe Me Now? during a recent appearance on FOX 5 New York, Al opened up about moments that have haunted him for years, including linking Diddy to his own health scare and the passing of the mother of both of their children, Kim Porter. During the interview, Al also revealed that he was recently subpoenaed to testify in Diddy's federal trial, which stems from allegations of sexual misconduct and trafficking. He confirmed that his legal team is already preparing, and when asked directly if he plans to take the stand, his answer was simple: 'Absolutely.' He also made strong claims that efforts were made to silence him, including what he described as an 'expensive PR campaign' and even a 'bounty' placed on his head. While speaking on Porter, who passed away in 2018 from complications related to pneumonia, he revealed that she once warned him to 'watch [his] back.' At the time, he said he didn't fully understand what she meant — but looking back now, those words hit differently. Al shared that Porter's death never sat right with him, and has publicly questioned the official story behind what really happened. He's alluded to the idea that Diddy may have had a hand in her demise as well. 'She was in the best of health,' he recalled. 'We had just seen each other before she passed. We were celebrating our son's Netflix Christmas special, and she was doing just fine.' The 'Nite and Day' singer also alleged that his own health crisis in 2022 — when he slipped into a coma from multi-organ failure — may not have been accidental. He believes Diddy played a role, and when asked if he holds him responsible, he responded, 'Absolutely.' Despite the heavy claims, Kim Porter's children with Diddy released a public statement last year addressing speculation around their mother's passing. 'There was no foul play,' they asserted, adding that her cause of death had been clearly established and asked the public to respect their grieving process. 'Grief is a lifelong journey,' the statement continued. 'We ask for peace as we continue to cope with her loss every day.' Diddy's trial started last week with jury selection and is expected to start with opening statements today (May 12). More from Al B. Sure! To Appear In Upcoming Diddy Documentary On Peacock Diddy's Lawyers Plan To Portray Cassie As "Aggressive" And "Violent" During Their Relationship Diddy Prosecutors Reveal New Witness, "Victim 5," Who May Testify Using Real Name
Black America Web
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Al B. Sure! Blames Diddy For His 2022 Coma & Continues To Question Kim Porter's Death
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Singer Al B. Sure! is once again taking aim at Diddy by questioning Kim Porter's death. Al was in a coma a few years back and also received a liver transplant, so now he's ready to tell his story in his own memoir titled Do You Believe Me Now? Part of that story also includes his son's mother, Porter. He recently stopped by FOX 5 New York to promote the book and recount his last meetings with her and her advice when around Diddy, who's currently on trial for sex trafficking. 'The late Kim Porter, who you know, kind of warned me all along the way to just kind of like 'watch your back' and so forth, and I didn't understand why,' Al said. Actress and model Kim Porter died in November 2018, and her autopsy's cause of death was first read 'deferred' for months before it was eventually changed to pneumonia. But when asked if he believes that's honestly why she passed, Al said, 'Absolutely not.' 'She was in the best of health. We just saw each other prior to her passing,' Al remembers. 'We were actually celebrating our son's new Netflix Christmas special, and she was doing just fine.' In retrospect, Al even remembers playfighting with Diddy at the event when Porter warned him not to cross that line. But while Al has alluded to Porter's death being shrouded in mystery and alluded to Diddy's involvement, he clearly states that he doesn't want to bash the former mogul as networks approached him to talk about his experience. 'I have no interest in talking about another man. But I will speak about where our paths cross and what's most relevant,' he said. 'Even with Sean being incarcerated, that's not to be celebrated. There's way too much collateral damage. Many people's lives are affected.' Still, his involvement has taken a legal turn since he was subpoenaed and said he's 'absolutely' willing to testify. He then recounts all the steps he had to overcome to tell his story, including a bounty on his head, a PR smear campaign, and believes Diddy or those close to him are responsible for his multi-organ failure that led to his 2022 coma. Last September, he took to Instagram with claims that her Kim's Lost Words memoir was 'fake' and called her death a 'tragic murder' because she was plotting to expose Diddy like Cassie did. See social media's reaction to Al's latest interview below. Al B. Sure! Blames Diddy For His 2022 Coma & Continues To Question Kim Porter's Death was originally published on
