Harvey Weinstein Case: Third Mistrial Declared in New York Rape Charges

Mon Jun 01 2026 08:55:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A New York judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, marking the third failure to achieve a verdict in the high-profile trial surrounded by allegations of sexual misconduct.

Harvey Weinstein's rape trial has ended in a mistrial after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. This marks the third time a New York jury has deliberated on allegations involving the disgraced film mogul, following previous mistrials and overturned convictions. Nearly a dozen women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault since 2017, and his defense maintains that allegations are unfounded. Prosecutors are now weighing their options for a potential retrial.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, after the jury in New York said it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

This marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul, who remains jailed on other charges.

The month-long trial focused on whether Weinstein raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann over a decade ago. Initially convicted, his verdict was overturned, and a mistrial was declared after a second trial last year.

Since October 2017, dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, including rape, to which he has consistently denied wrongdoing.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that prosecutors are currently determining whether to pursue a retrial. While we are disappointed that the proceedings ended with a mistrial, we deeply respect the jury system and sincerely thank all of the jurors for their time and dedication, he said.

Jurors reported being unable to reach a unanimous decision after three days of deliberation. According to one juror, nine members wished to acquit Weinstein, while three wanted to convict him.

Jessica Mann, who has testified about her experience with Weinstein in three trials, stated that the mistrial does not diminish the truth of her account, asserting, I chose to testify in three trials because I am telling the truth. I deserve justice, which is why I stand up and face unbearable public scrutiny in the name of a greater good.

Weinstein's defense team noted that the outcome reflects pervasive public bias against him, asserting, For some people, regardless of the evidence presented, saying 'not guilty' has become emotionally or socially impossible. They further urged the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to focus on more pressing violent crime issues instead of retrying the same case.

This legal saga, continuing from previous trials and convictions, is underlined by the broader context of the #MeToo movement, which has intensified scrutiny on sexual abuse by powerful figures.

As Weinstein’s health has declined, with a recent diagnosis of bone marrow cancer, the case remains a focal point in conversations about justice and accountability for sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.