Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
On Friday, Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York concerning rape allegations concluded with a mistrial, as the jury could not reach a unanimous decision regarding the accusation that he raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013. The 74-year-old ex-film producer maintained his not guilty plea to a charge of third-degree rape, with his defense asserting that Mann fabricated her claims out of regret for their consensual relationship not boosting her acting career. The Manhattan district attorney's office presented the case based on Mann's assertion that she resisted and repeatedly stated "No" during the incident. Weinstein has consistently denied any non-consensual sexual acts. This trial follows his 2020 conviction for raping Mann and assaulting production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006, adding another layer to his ongoing legal struggles that began amid the #MeToo movement.
Key facts
- Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on Friday.
- The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the charge of raping Jessica Mann.
- Weinstein, 74, was a top film producer until sexual misconduct allegations led to his downfall.
- The case alleged Weinstein raped Mann in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.
- Weinstein pleaded not guilty to one count of third-degree rape.
- His lawyers argued Mann fabricated the allegation after a consensual romance failed to advance her career.
- In 2020, Weinstein was convicted of raping Mann and assaulting Miriam Haley.
- The mistrial is the latest development in Weinstein's legal battles stemming from the #MeToo movement.
Entities
Artists
- Harvey Weinstein
- Jessica Mann
- Miriam Haley
- Candace White
Institutions
- Manhattan district attorney's office
- Manhattan criminal court
- Vulture
- MSN
Locations
- New York
- Manhattan
- United States