Judge Stops Trial for Harvey Weinstein

May 15, 2026, 21:36
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Introduction

A judge in New York stopped a court case against Harvey Weinstein. The jury could not agree if he was guilty.

Main Body

This was the third time the court tried this case. An actor named Jessica Mann said Weinstein hurt her in 2013. The jury did not agree on the answer, so the trial ended. Some people are sad about this. The city lawyers want to help the victims. But Weinstein's lawyers say he is not guilty. They say the trials cost too much money. Weinstein is still in prison. A court in California gave him 16 years in prison for other crimes. He is also very sick. He has cancer and uses a wheelchair.

Conclusion

The court will meet on June 24. They will decide if they want a fourth trial.

Learning

🕒 The 'Timeline' Trick

To move from A1 to A2, you need to show when things happen. Look at these two different ways to talk about time from the text:

1. The Past (Finished)

  • "Weinstein hurt her in 2013"
  • "The jury did not agree"
  • Rule: Use these for things that are over and done with.

2. The Future (Planning)

  • "The court will meet on June 24"
  • "They will decide if..."
  • Rule: Use will + action to talk about a date in the future.

💡 Simple Word Shifts

Notice how the text describes a person's state. This is a key A2 skill: using "is" to describe a current condition.

  • The Situation →\rightarrow "Weinstein is still in prison."
  • The Health →\rightarrow "He is also very sick."

Quick Tip: When you describe someone now, keep it simple: Person + is + Adjective/Place.

Vocabulary Learning

judge (n.)
A person who decides a case in court.
Example:The judge listened to both sides before giving a verdict.
court (n.)
A building where legal cases are heard.
Example:The court was very busy on the day of the trial.
case (n.)
A matter or situation that is investigated.
Example:The police studied the case to find the truth.
jury (n.)
A group of people who decide if someone is guilty.
Example:The jury found the defendant guilty after a long discussion.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion.
Example:The two friends agreed to meet at the park.
guilty (adj.)
Having done a crime.
Example:He was found guilty of stealing.
actor (n.)
A person who performs in movies or plays.
Example:The actor won an award for his role.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain.
Example:She said the actor hurt her feelings.
sad (adj.)
Feeling unhappy.
Example:He felt sad when his friend left.
lawyer (n.)
A person who helps people with legal problems.
Example:The lawyer defended the client in court.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:I will help you with your homework.
victim (n.)
Someone who has been harmed.
Example:The victim reported the incident to the police.
cost (n.)
The amount of money needed.
Example:The cost of the ticket was high.
prison (n.)
A place where criminals are kept.
Example:He spent five years in prison.
crime (n.)
An illegal act.
Example:The crime was reported to the authorities.
sick (adj.)
Not healthy.
Example:She feels sick after the cold.
cancer (n.)
A serious disease.
Example:He was diagnosed with cancer last year.
wheelchair (n.)
A chair that rolls on wheels.
Example:She uses a wheelchair to move around.
meet (v.)
To come together.
Example:We will meet at the cafe tomorrow.
decide (v.)
To choose.
Example:They decided to go to the beach.