**Harvey Weinstein Speaks Out Ahead of New York Retrial Verdict**

In a rare interview as he hungrily awaits the jury's decision in his New York sex crimes retrial, former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein shared some reflections on his actions and their aftermath. Speaking to Rosanna Scotto on Fox 5’s "Good Day New York," Weinstein expressed regret for acting immorally but maintained that his behaviors were never illegal.

When asked about his thoughts on the women who testified against him and whether he had any regrets, Weinstein commented, "I think Arthur said they had 4 million reasons to testify, as in dollars," referencing his lawyer, Arthur Aidala. He then acknowledged the personal toll of his actions, saying, "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."

Weinstein was found guilty on three of seven charges in a Los Angeles sexual assault trial in 2022 and sentenced to 16 years in prison. He is now being retried in New York after his previous convictions in the state were overturned in 2024. The charges include two counts of committing a "criminal sexual act" in the first degree and one count of third-degree rape. Closing arguments for the retrial concluded on Wednesday, with jury deliberations commencing on Thursday.

Scotto also inquired about Weinstein's decision not to testify in the retrial. Weinstein explained that despite his desire to take the stand, he followed his lawyer's advice. Aidala had advised that the jury was sympathetic to their case and suggested that the district attorney would harshly cross-examine him. "I'm not afraid of the DA, but this was the best advice and this is the advice you often hear: don’t take the stand if you don’t have to," Weinstein elaborated.

The full interview with Harvey Weinstein can be heard on Fox 5’s "Good Day New York."