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Weinstein Rape Charge Dismissed After Victim Withdraws Testimony

6/26/2026

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Weinstein Charge Dismissed

New York prosecutors dismissed the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein on June 25 2026 after Jessica Mann said she could not endure further testimony.
Judge Curtis Farber entered the dismissal, leaving Weinstein jailed on prior convictions and awaiting September sentencing.
The charge alleged a 2013 rape of Mann in a Manhattan hotel, a felony punishable by up to four years.
Mann, 40, reported a concussion, headaches and disassociation during testimony, prompting withdrawal.

Summary

Bragg Seeks 20-Year

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the office’s survivor-centered approach believes Jessica Mann’s account.
Prosecutors will ask Judge Curtis Farber to impose a 20-year sentence on Miriam Haley, sentencing set for September 23.
The DA’s office said dropping the charge reflected Mann’s unwillingness to testify again, not a judgment on her accusations.
Harvey Weinstein, already serving two 16-year sentences, said he is relieved while Marc Agnifilo warned convictions will be appealed.

History

Historical Context

After New York jurors convicted Harvey Weinstein in February 2020 and sentenced him to 23 years, the New York Court of Appeals overturned that verdict in April 2024 for admitting unrelated victim testimony. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg then pursued a retrial, which in June 2025 yielded a mixed verdict, and in June 2026 Bragg announced no fourth trial would be filed.

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Weinstein Charge Dismissed

New York prosecutors dismissed the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein on June 25 2026 after Jessica Mann said she could not endure further testimony.
Judge Curtis Farber entered the dismissal, leaving Weinstein jailed on prior convictions and awaiting September sentencing.
The charge alleged a 2013 rape of Mann in a Manhattan hotel, a felony punishable by up to four years.
Mann, 40, reported a concussion, headaches and disassociation during testimony, prompting withdrawal.

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