NY judge declares mistrial in new Harvey Weinstein sex assault case
Summary
A New York judge declared a mistrial in the latest trial against Harvey Weinstein for allegedly sexually assaulting actor Jessica Mann. Weinstein is already in prison for other sex crimes and will remain jailed despite the mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.Key Facts
- The trial involved accusations that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted actress Jessica Mann.
- The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision, so the judge declared a mistrial.
- Weinstein is already serving a 16-year prison sentence for other sexual assault convictions in California.
- This was Weinstein’s third trial related to Jessica Mann’s allegations, following a 2020 guilty verdict that was overturned and a 2025 mistrial.
- Jessica Mann described an initially positive relationship that turned abusive during her testimony.
- Weinstein’s defense says there is reasonable doubt and notes previous juries were split on guilt.
- The case is part of larger sexual abuse claims against Weinstein that sparked the #MeToo movement.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he respects the jury system and thanked jurors for their work.
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