Talking to the jury via Newsweek

The lawyer for Harvey Weinstein published an op-ed in Newsweek on Sunday. It was addressed to the jury hearing Weinstein's case and urged them “to do what they know is right.” I'm not a lawyer, but this seems odd to me, particularly when all testimony has been heard and the jury is deciding the case. Furthermore, the judge has ordered the defense team not to speak to the news media until after a verdict is reached.