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Mistrial Declared in Weinstein Rape Trial; Retrial Pending

5/17/2026

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Weinstein Mistrial

Justice Curtis Farber declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial on May 15 after a 9-3 split toward acquittal on Jessica Mann’s allegation.
The mistrial leaves District Attorney Alvin Bragg to consider a trial while Weinstein serves a sentence and awaits sentencing on a 2025 New York conviction.
His 2020 New York conviction was overturned in 2024 for admitting unrelated testimony, sparking debate over evidence rules, #MeToo implications.

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Mann Mistrial

A mistrial was declared in Jessica Mann’s trial, which involved a March 18, 2013 assault at Manhattan’s DoubleTree Hotel.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Mann’s perseverance inspires his office and survivors everywhere.
Defense lawyers reported that nine of the twelve jurors voted for acquittal while three supported a guilty verdict.
A hearing is set for June 24 for prosecutors to decide whether to pursue a fourth trial on the rape charge.

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Weinstein Appeal

Harvey Weinstein attended the May 15 trial in a wheelchair after severe chest pains disrupted jury deliberations.
Marc Agnifilo called the mistrial a strategic win and a stepping stone for appeals, with Weinstein’s team appealing his 16-year California sentence from the 2022 rape conviction and his New York conviction involving Miriam Haley.
Lawyers claim Mann fabricated her accusation after a failed consensual romance and say Weinstein’s health is worsening in prison.

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Weinstein Mistrial

Justice Curtis Farber declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial on May 15 after a 9-3 split toward acquittal on Jessica Mann’s allegation.
The mistrial leaves District Attorney Alvin Bragg to consider a trial while Weinstein serves a sentence and awaits sentencing on a 2025 New York conviction.
His 2020 New York conviction was overturned in 2024 for admitting unrelated testimony, sparking debate over evidence rules, #MeToo implications.

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