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Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial is coming to a close. Here’s what you need to know [Video]

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it.

Jurors will soon weigh the case against former movie studio boss Harvey Weinstein, who is standing trial for a second time in New York on sexual assault charges. 

The trial, which began in a Manhattan criminal court on April 23, moved on to closing arguments Tuesday without testimony from Weinstein.

Deliberations by the jury — made up of seven women and five men, with five people serving as alternates — could begin Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday.

Weinstein, 73, is accused of raping an actress and assaulting two women in what prosecutors have called a pattern in which the disgraced movie producer used his power and influence to lure in victims and then keep them silent.

The Miramax studio co-founder has pleaded not guilty and has denied ever having non-consensual sex with anyone. Weinstein, suffering from a litany of health problems, was present throughout the trial in …

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