Crystal McKinney has amended a previous suit regarding Sean “Diddy” Combs to also include claims of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. In May 2025, the suit was altered to tell the story of McKinney, alleging that Weinstein attacked her in a New York hotel room in 2003. More allegations are being added to his long list of complaints from many women, which have made the #MeToo movement strong and continue to come out despite his legal troubles.
Alleged Assault in a Manhattan Hotel Room
McKinney was allegedly contacted by a person who said they worked for a modeling agency, who invited her to meet with Harvey Weinstein about an acting job. McKinney brought her friend and fellow aspiring model along because she wanted to show her the chances available. They went to a hot Manhattan lounge in the West Village to meet with Weinstein.
When they got to the hotel, McKinney says things turned uncomfortable and coercive very quickly. It is said that Weinstein purchased various bottles of alcohol, especially featuring vodka cocktails and champagne, and he kept prompting both women to drink. McKinney told the jury she felt revolted but was also scared to reject the offer because she thought leaving would lead to consequences. According to the reports, the woman said she got incredibly intoxicated and felt terrified about leaving or resisting the man.
Details of the Assault and Aftermath
McKinney now states that both she and her friend were assaulted by Weinstein in the new papers. As she went on, Weinstein touched her chest, ripped off her top, and spilled her drink, which is why she ran into the bathroom. Weinstein is accused of going to the restroom with the woman and her friend, then accompanying them. The woman said Weinstein asked them to disrobe and get in the bathtub with him. Because McKinney was nervous and surrounded, she says that she ultimately went along with her ex.
Sufferers on aggregate report long-lasting psychological harm to McKinney. She has talked about depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and problems with her self-image, and how she blames herself. She says she reported what happened to Weinstein’s assistant, who instructed her to leave the room without caring about her complaint.
Weinstein’s Legal History and Current Status
Today, Harvey Weinstein is behind bars after being convicted for rape and sexual assault in New York in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years. Nevertheless, in April 2024, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that Aslin’s trial was unfair because of certain procedures. Weinstein still serves time in Rikers Island for unrelated sex crime charges in California. He has asked for another trial, saying his condition is failing and he does not have much time left to live.
Weinstein is accused by over 100 women, and McKinney’s lawsuit is now added to this list. Her updated claims show the familiar strategies Weinstein used to abuse, which were often ignored or hidden during his time in charge of the industry.
Connection to Diddy and Broader Implications
McKinney’s name became known publicly last year when she filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of drugging and assaulting her. While the Weinstein case is unrelated, the fact that she is accusing two powerful men in separate lawsuits highlights a growing movement of women who are now willing to speak out about past abuse, even if it means going up against major celebrities and facing public scrutiny.
The case against Weinstein is expected to draw further attention as the court considers the amended allegations. Advocates say that women like McKinney continue to play a critical role in challenging the culture of silence and impunity that has historically protected influential men in the entertainment industry.
