Hollywood is buzzing again as Harvey Weinstein’s retrial takes an unexpected turn. A former model, who had never spoken publicly during the original trial, has now taken the stand — and her testimony is sending shockwaves through the courtroom.
The woman, whose identity is protected for privacy, detailed her encounter with the once-powerful movie mogul. She claimed that Weinstein lured her under the promise of helping her career, but instead subjected her to unwanted advances. “I was young, I trusted him,” she told the court, her voice shaking. “But he destroyed my dreams that day.”
This marks the first time this ex-model has testified against Weinstein. During his initial trial, her story was never presented to the jury. Legal experts say this fresh testimony could have a major impact on the outcome of the retrial. “This is a game-changer,” said one courtroom analyst. “A credible new witness can shift the entire direction of the case.”
Weinstein, who is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York and was convicted in Los Angeles as well, now faces even more legal trouble as this retrial unfolds. His defense team argues that the testimony is unreliable, claiming that memories fade over time. But prosecutors believe this witness adds weight to the pattern of abuse they are trying to prove.
Outside the courthouse, activists and supporters of the #MeToo movement gathered, holding signs and cheering the bravery of the new witness. Social media has also erupted, with many praising her courage for stepping forward after all these years.
As the trial continues, Hollywood is holding its breath. Could this be the moment that seals Weinstein’s fate once and for all? Stay tuned — because this case just got a whole lot bigger.