Harvey Weinstein rape charges dropped after three mistrials
Prosecutors have abandoned the rape case against Harvey Weinstein brought by actress Jessica Mann, following three trials that ended without a verdict. Mann accused Weinstein of raping her in a New York hotel room in March 2013, shortly after they met at a party. The decision marks the end of a high-profile prosecution that was a cornerstone of the #MeToo movement.
Key facts
- Harvey Weinstein was accused of rape by Jessica Mann.
- The alleged rape occurred in a New York hotel room in March 2013.
- Jessica Mann was 27 years old at the time of the alleged incident.
- The case went through three trials, all ending without a verdict.
- Prosecutors have now abandoned the charges.
- Weinstein and Mann met at a party shortly before the alleged rape.
Entities
Artists
- Harvey Weinstein
- Jessica Mann
Locations
- New York
- United States