Harvey Weinstein is once again making headlines – and this time, it’s for a statement that has stunned many. In a new confession, the disgraced Hollywood producer claimed that his past actions, which sparked the global #MeToo movement, were neither against the law nor wrongful in any way.
Despite multiple convictions and ongoing legal battles, he is now trying to rewrite the narrative around his behavior. And for obvious reasons, his comments have sparked massive outrage across the industry and beyond. Here’s what he said – and why it’s reigniting fury all over again.
As his retrial begins, Harvey Weinstein claims he never broke the law
Harvey Weinstein used to be one of the most powerful names in Hollywood. As a producer, he shaped the careers of countless stars. But that legacy came crashing down when dozens of women accused him of abuse, sparking the #MeToo movement and leading to multiple convictions.
Now, as he faces a retrial in New York, he’s made a statement that has shocked many once again. In a recent phone interview from prison with Fox5, the disgraced producer claimed that what he did was “never illegal, never criminal.” He added:
I have regrets that I put my family through this, that I put my wife through this, and I acted immorally. I put so many friends through this and hurt people that were close to me by actions that were stupid, you know what I mean? But never illegal, never criminal, never anything.
He admitted to acting immorally and said he regrets putting his family and friends through pain. However, he also insisted that none of his actions broke the law. These comments, for obvious reasons, upset many people, especially survivors and advocacy groups.
And for others, this was yet another attempt to rewrite the narrative, even as legal proceedings continue. As the jury now deliberates on the charges in his retrial, Harvey Weinstein’s words have only deepened the controversy surrounding him.
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial resumes with new accuser
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial is quietly unfolding in a Manhattan courtroom, far away from all the media frenzy of his first trial. This is definitely in contrast to what’s happening with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal case nearby. And unlike him, Weinstein’s legal battle is receiving relatively little public attention. However, the stakes are just as high ( via The Guardian ).
That’s right – this retrial comes after his original 2020 conviction in New York was overturned in 2024. The court noted that the prosecutors had wrongly included testimony from women who were not directly linked to the charges. Now, the case is being presented again, and this time with the addition of a new accuser, who alleged the producer assaulted her in 2006.
The 73-year-old Weinstein has been attending the trial from a hospital wing instead of prison. Now, as the jury prepares to deliberate, all eyes are once again on the former movie mogul.
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