19 Feb 2020

Jury begins deliberating in Harvey Weinstein trial

From Morning Report, 8:21 am on 19 February 2020

Twelve jurors in New York have begun deliberating the fate of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who is on trial for rape and predatory sexual assault.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a former production assistant and raping a onetime aspiring actress.

He faces life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault. A unanimous verdict is needed for a conviction.

Susie Ferguson speaks to New York correspondent William Denselow.