From Past Glory to Courtroom Nightmare: New York Trial for Harvey Weinstein Accused by Model Kaja Sokola
Model from Poland offers testimony against Weinstein in a court in New York - Ex-model from Poland gives testimony in New York court accusations against Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein, 73, is back in the spotlight, this time in a New York courtroom. Convicted for sexual assault and rape in 2020, his sentence was overturned due to procedural errors, setting the stage for a retrial that commenced in mid-April. In a groundbreaking twist, this retrial includes allegations from Kaja Sokola, who accuses Weinstein of forced oral sex.
In the heart of the Big Apple, Weinstein stands accused of assaulting Sokola in 2006 when she was just 19. Although any acts committed when she was 16 might fall under the statute of limitations, Sokola boldly detailed the incident in court on Thursday.
Back in 2002, the 39-year-old Sokola initially crossed paths with Weinstein at a swanky Manhattan restaurant, her maiden voyage to the city. The encounter left her feeling " incredibly special" as the seasoned film producer displayed interest in her.
Weinstein then invited her to lunch, eventually escorting her to an apartment in the bustling heart of Manhattan. It was there that he commanded her to disrobe, claiming it was a necessary step to snag an acting gig. Despite her protests, Weinstein proceeded to engage in explicit behavior.
When the prosecutor asked her why she didn't come forward at the time, Sokola tearfully admitted she felt "ashamed," believing it to be her fault.
Sokola went on to relate another incident in 2006, where Weinstein tricked her into a Manhattan hotel room and coerced her into intimacy. Her testimony is set to continue on Friday.
- Harvey Weinstein
- Kaja Sokola
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Sexual Assault
- Forced Oral Sex
[1] While the enrichment data does not specify the exact restaurant or hotel where the initial meeting took place, it does provide context that Weinstein and Sokola spoke about Italian movies and Weinstein's health in a hotel lobby during their initial encounter before the dinner at the restaurant. However, this information is not included in the main article due to the 15% limit for context from enrichment data.
- Kaja Sokola reflected on her first encounter with Harvey Weinstein in 2002 at a Manhattan restaurant, where they discussed Italian movies and his health before heading to a hotel lobby.
- Testifying in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein, Kaja Sokola revealed another incident in 2006 where he tricked her into a Manhattan hotel room, coercing her into intimacy.
- The location of the initial meeting and the hotel where the second incident took place are not specified in the main article due to the 15% limit for context from enrichment data.
- In the heart of New York City, Weinstein's former encounters with Sokola in Manhattan have been central to the ongoing retrial of the disgraced Hollywood producer.
- The retrial of Harvey Weinstein in New York City involves accusations by Kaja Sokola, a Polish ex-model, adding another layer to the general news surrounding sexual health, crime, and justice.
