Weinstein Rape Retrial Ends in Mistrial After 3 Days of Jury Deadlock
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Updated · Rolling Stone · May 15
Weinstein Rape Retrial Ends in Mistrial After 3 Days of Jury Deadlock
36 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · May 15
Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial after a Manhattan jury spent three days deliberating and failed to reach a verdict on Harvey Weinstein’s third-degree rape charge involving Jessica Mann.
Prosecutors now have 30 days to decide whether to try Weinstein, 74, a fourth time on the Class E felony, which carries a maximum four-year sentence in New York.
The deadlock came in Weinstein’s third trial on the Mann charge: his 2020 conviction was overturned, a later retrial also stalled, and this latest proceeding began April 21 with nearly 20 witnesses.
Jessica Mann testified for five days that Weinstein ignored repeated refusals in 2013, while the defense argued the sex was consensual and highlighted a note she wrote two days later that did not mention rape.
Weinstein still faces a 16-year California sentence from a separate rape conviction he is appealing, even as more than 100 women have accused him of sexual misconduct since 2017.
Will high-profile mistrials like Weinstein's discourage other sexual assault survivors from coming forward?
Does a deadlocked jury prove the system protects the accused or that it fails victims?
Mistrial Declared in Weinstein’s Third NY Rape Case: Legal Setbacks and the Future of #MeToo Accountability
Overview
On May 15, 2026, a mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial, highlighting the ongoing complexities of the case, especially regarding his relationship with accuser Jessica Mann. Legal proceedings are expected to continue, with further court appearances possible as Weinstein appears more inclined to pursue litigation rather than accept a plea deal. This outcome keeps future legal strategies in focus and underscores the challenges faced in reaching a verdict. The mistrial reflects the broader difficulties in prosecuting high-profile cases and signals that Weinstein’s legal battles are far from over.