Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York on a rape charge ended in a mistrial on Friday after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury, composed mostly of men, had been deliberating for three days before informing the court they could not agree on whether Weinstein raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in 2013.
This marks the second mistrial in the case involving Mann, following a previous trial last year that also ended in deadlock. Weinstein's 2020 conviction on charges related to Mann and another accuser was overturned on appeal, leading to the current retrial. The disgraced former Hollywood mogul remains incarcerated for other sex crime convictions in New York and California.
Judge Curtis Farber initially instructed the jury to continue deliberating after they indicated deadlock, but ultimately declared a mistrial. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed disappointment but respected the jury's decision, praising Mann's bravery and stating his office would consider next steps.
Weinstein, 74, has denied assaulting anyone, though he admitted to acting wrongly. He did not testify during the nearly three-week trial, which included five days of testimony from Mann. Weinstein's lawyers argued the encounter was consensual, while Mann testified she repeatedly said no.
The mistrial leaves the rape charge unresolved, but Weinstein faces sentencing later this year for a separate conviction involving Miriam Haley. He remains at Rikers Island jail complex and has experienced health issues, including chest pains reported during deliberations.
