Harvey Weinstein returns to court Thursday, seeking to get his latest sex crime conviction thrown out due to allegations of juror misconduct during deliberations last spring. This represents yet another complex chapter in the former Hollywood executive's prolonged legal battle, which has been ongoing for seven years and spans trials in multiple states.

In the trial, Weinstein was convicted of forcing oral sex on one woman but was acquitted of charges related to another. Jurors failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge against a third woman, which prosecutors are prepared to retry.

During deliberations, multiple jurors expressed concerns about tension within the jury, with reports of verbal aggression affecting their ability to make a fair decision. Some jurors have since stated they felt pressured into changing their votes due to intimidation from their peers.

Weinstein's lawyers contend that these alleged tensions compromised the integrity of the trial, leading them to call for either the conviction to be overturned or for a hearing to investigate the jury's deliberation process. Prosecutors, however, assert that the judge adequately addressed any concerns regarding juror interactions.

As Weinstein remains incarcerated, the court's decision on this motion is awaited, with the potential for further appeals.