Mon May 19 23:30:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the testimony of Jessica Mann in the Harvey Weinstein retrial:

**Weinstein Retrial: Accuser Jessica Mann Testifies to Rape and Volatile Relationship**

**New York, NY** – Jessica Mann, the final accuser to testify in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial, recounted a harrowing account of rape and a complex, volatile relationship with the disgraced movie mogul on Monday. Mann described Weinstein as transforming into a “monster” and likened him to “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” fluctuating between validating her and turning aggressive during sexual encounters.

Mann testified that she met Weinstein in 2013 and, after an initial unwanted sexual encounter, entered into a consensual relationship with him, hoping it would “take the pain away.” However, she claims she was later raped by Weinstein in a Manhattan hotel room in March 2013.

During her emotional testimony, Mann described arriving at her hotel to find Weinstein already booking a room. She claims he trapped her in the room, ignored her pleas to leave, and ultimately raped her after injecting himself with medication for erectile dysfunction. Weinstein, present in the courtroom in a wheelchair, shook his head in denial as Mann recounted the alleged assault.

Prosecutors argue that Mann’s testimony, along with that of Miriam Haley and Kaja Sokola, demonstrates a pattern of behavior by Weinstein. The defense maintains that any encounters were consensual.

Mann admitted to remaining in contact with Weinstein for months after the alleged rape, even sending him flattering emails, which she described as a tactic to “keep the peace” given his volatile nature and influence in the industry. She also stated she turned down an envelope of cash that she felt was an attempt to pay her. She did eventually audition for Vampire Academy after Weinstein got her an audition, but she did not get the part.

Her testimony concludes the prosecution’s presentation of accuser testimony in the retrial, which focuses on charges of rape and criminal sexual assault.

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