Trending Now - Harvey Weinstein's Third Rape Trial Results in Mistrial Due to Jury Deadlock

WHO:

CNN - Harvey Weinstein, a 74-year-old former Hollywood mogul.

CNN - Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, is the accuser in the case.

NBC News - Judge Curtis Farber presided over the trial.

WHAT:

ABC News - The jury sent a note stating: “We feel that no one is going to change where they stand.”

ABC News - Some jurors questioned the credibility of Mann’s testimony, with nine out of 12 jurors reportedly wanting to acquit Weinstein.

ABC News - Juror Josh Hadar commented that Mann had an “incredible memory” during her testimony but “forgot a lot of things” during cross-examination.

CNN - The jury deliberated for three days before declaring they could not reach a verdict.

CNN - Judge Curtis Farber instructed the jury to continue deliberating after they indicated they were deadlocked.

CNN - The current jury heard nearly three weeks of testimony, five days of it from Jessica Mann.

CNN - Weinstein is charged with one count of rape in the third degree.

CNN - An appeals court overturned Weinstein's 2020 New York conviction on charges that involved Mann and another accuser.

CNN - A mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after the jury deadlocked.

CNN - The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the charge of third-degree rape against Weinstein.

CNN - This marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against Weinstein.

Variety - The jury deliberated for three days before declaring they could not reach a verdict.

WHERE:

CNN - The trial took place in Manhattan, New York.

WHEN:

ABC News - A hearing is set for June 24 for prosecutors to decide if they will pursue a fourth trial against Weinstein.

CNN - A hearing is set for June 24 to determine whether prosecutors will pursue a fourth trial.

CNN - Weinstein has been tried twice previously for the same allegations.

WHY:

CNN - The mistrial leaves the New York rape charge in limbo after three trials.

CNN - The jury indicated they could not reach a unanimous decision, leading to the mistrial.

HOW:

ABC News - District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that his staff will consult Mann about another trial and consider the outcome of Weinstein's sentencing from his last conviction.

CNN - The jury sent a note to the judge stating they “have concluded that they cannot reach” a unanimous verdict, prompting the judge to instruct them to continue deliberating.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 01:29 UTC)

The jury has expressed that they feel no one is likely to change their stance, with nine out of twelve jurors reportedly leaning towards acquitting Weinstein, despite some questioning the credibility of Mann's testimony. Juror Josh Hadar noted that while Mann displayed an incredible memory during her testimony, she seemed to forget many details during cross-examination. Looking ahead, a hearing is scheduled for June 24, where prosecutors will decide whether to pursue a fourth trial against Weinstein, with District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicating that his team will consult Mann about this potential trial and take into account the outcome of Weinstein's previous sentencing.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 21:18 UTC)

The jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Weinstein after deliberating for three days without reaching a verdict, despite Judge Curtis Farber instructing them to continue their discussions. This jury heard nearly three weeks of testimony, including five days from Jessica Mann, as Weinstein faces a charge of rape in the third degree. A hearing is scheduled for June 24 to decide whether prosecutors will pursue a fourth trial, leaving the New York rape charge in limbo after three trials.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 19:23 UTC)

A mistrial has been declared in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after the jury deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the charge of third-degree rape. The trial, which took place in Manhattan, New York, saw the jury deliberate for three days before they informed Judge Curtis Farber that they could not come to an agreement. This marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old former Hollywood mogul, with Weinstein having been tried twice previously for the same allegations. A hearing is scheduled for June 24 to determine whether prosecutors will pursue a fourth trial. The jury indicated their struggle to reach a decision by sending a note to the judge stating they “have concluded that they cannot reach” a unanimous verdict.