Harvey Weinstein's New York Retrial Ends in Mistrial With Jury Deadlocked
Weinstein has been convicted of other crimes in the US and is already behind bars but move leaves rape charge in limbo
TL;DR
- Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial on a rape charge ended in a mistrial.
- The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deadlocking.
- This is the third trial for the New York rape charge, leaving it in limbo.
- Weinstein has prior convictions for sex crimes on the US east and west coasts and is already incarcerated.
- The charge involved Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, who testified the encounter was unwanted.
- Weinstein's defense argued the sexual encounter with Mann was consensual.
- An appeals court had previously overturned a 2020 New York conviction that also involved Mann.
- Manhattan's district attorney stated the prosecution team respects the jury system and will consider next steps in consultation with Mann.
- Weinstein previously reported chest pains during jury deliberations and has ongoing health issues.