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Manhattan DA Drops Fourth Weinstein Trial, Calls for Law Reform

7/2/2026

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced he will not pursue a fourth Harvey Weinstein trial.
Bragg said Jessica Mann’s letter describing courtroom trauma was the key reason for ending the prosecution.
He is urging New York lawmakers to amend statutes so prior misconduct evidence can be admitted in sexual-assault cases.
The DA said the current framework silences survivors, noting RAINN reports 98% of perpetrators avoid full accountability.

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced he will not pursue a fourth Harvey Weinstein trial.
Bragg said Jessica Mann’s letter describing courtroom trauma was the key reason for ending the prosecution.
He is urging New York lawmakers to amend statutes so prior misconduct evidence can be admitted in sexual-assault cases.
The DA said the current framework silences survivors, noting RAINN reports 98% of perpetrators avoid full accountability.