Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
Summary
A judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict. This was the third trial related to the rape charge, and prosecutors will decide whether to try the case again.Key Facts
- The jury in Weinstein’s rape retrial said it was deadlocked and could not reach a unanimous decision.
- The case involves an accusation of third-degree rape by Jessica Mann, who said Weinstein forced unwanted sex in 2013.
- Weinstein’s lawyers argued the encounter was consensual and noted Mann continued to see Weinstein afterward.
- This retrial follows two previous trials related to the same charge, with one conviction overturned on appeal.
- Weinstein has been convicted of other sex crimes on different charges and remains in jail.
- The judge asked the jury to keep discussing before declaring the mistrial.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 24 to decide if prosecutors will attempt a fourth trial.
- Jessica Mann testified for five days during the trial, but Weinstein did not testify.
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