Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
Summary
New York prosecutors have dropped the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after his jury could not reach a verdict for the third time. Weinstein remains convicted of other sexual crimes and will stay in prison while prosecutors recommend a 20-year sentence.Key Facts
- Prosecutors decided not to try Weinstein again on the New York rape charge.
- Weinstein is still convicted of other sexual offenses in New York and California.
- The rape charge involved actress Jessica Mann, who accused Weinstein of raping her in 2013.
- The jury was deadlocked twice and could not reach a unanimous decision.
- Jessica Mann testified she was raped despite having a prior consensual relationship with Weinstein.
- Weinstein’s lawyers claimed the relationship was consensual and denied assault.
- Weinstein admitted to acting wrongly but denied assaulting anyone.
- Prosecutors said Weinstein should receive a 20-year prison sentence based on his convictions.
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