The rape retrial of former Hollywood powerhouse Harvey Weinstein ended Friday in a mistrial after jurors told the court they were unable to reach a unanimous decision.It is the second time a jury has failed to resolve the specific allegation that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann, an aspiring actress. A previous trial last year also ended in a deadlock on the same charge.While jurors could not agree on the Mann allegation, Weinstein has already been convicted of several other sex crimes and remains in prison. After three trials, the case surrounding this allegation is again unresolved.
His defense team has consistently argued that the encounter was consensual.
Prosecutors are expected to decide whether to seek another trial, with a hearing scheduled for June 24.
Weinstein, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood and a major political donor, saw his downfall begin when years of sexual harassment and assault allegations surfaced publicly in 2017. The disclosures helped spark the #MeToo movement, reshaping public accountability for sexual misconduct, destroying his studio, and leading to criminal prosecutions in New York and Los Angeles.
He has admitted to being unfaithful to his then-wife but has maintained, “I acted wrongly, but I never assaulted anyone.”
