Harvey Weinstein Escapes New Rape Trial as Charges Are Dropped
WHO:
ABC News - Jessica Mann, the hairstylist and actor who accused Weinstein of raping her in a New York hotel room in 2013, expressed in a letter that she “could no longer endure going through this.”
Deadline - Harvey Weinstein, Jessica Mann
NY Post - Harvey Weinstein, Jessica Mann
Variety - Harvey Weinstein, Jessica Mann
ABC News Entertainment - Harvey Weinstein
WHAT:
ABC News - Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for Weinstein's conviction tied to Miriam Haley, a production assistant and producer.
ABC News - Weinstein is facing sentencing in September for the conviction related to Haley.
Deadline - The Manhattan District Attorney stated that Harvey Weinstein is not getting out of prison anytime soon.
Variety - The D.A.'s office emphasized that the decision to drop the charge was made in accordance with a survivor-centered approach to prosecutions.
Deadline - Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth trial on rape charges.
NY Post - The charges against Weinstein for allegedly raping Jessica Mann in 2013 have been dropped.
Variety - New York prosecutors dropped a charge of third-degree rape against Harvey Weinstein after two juries were unable to reach a verdict.
ABC News Entertainment - Prosecutors decided to drop the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of pursuing a fourth trial.
WHERE:
Deadline - New York City
NY Post - New York
Variety - New York
ABC News Entertainment - New York
WHY:
ABC News - Jessica Mann stated in her letter that her involvement in the case “put me through more harm than good” and she wanted to close this chapter of her life.
ABC News Entertainment - The decision to drop the charge was influenced by Jessica Mann's unwillingness to endure the process of testifying again.
Deadline - Jessica Mann does not wish to testify again, leading to the decision to drop the charges.
Variety - The decision to drop the charge was made in accordance with a survivor-centered approach to prosecutions.
HOW:
ABC News - Weinstein's lawyers have not yet decided what sentence they will seek after his upcoming punishment in New York.
Deadline - The decision to drop the charges was communicated to the public following discussions with Jessica Mann.
Deadline - The Manhattan District Attorney's office informed the public about the decision following discussions with Jessica Mann.
(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:42 UTC)
Jessica Mann, the hairstylist and actor who accused Weinstein of rape, has expressed in a letter that she can no longer endure the ongoing legal battle, stating her involvement has caused her more harm than good. Meanwhile, prosecutors are pushing for a 20-year sentence for Weinstein's conviction related to Miriam Haley, a production assistant and producer, with sentencing scheduled for September. Weinstein's lawyers have yet to determine what sentence they will pursue following his upcoming punishment in New York.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:39 UTC)
Harvey Weinstein will not be getting out of prison anytime soon, as confirmed by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The decision to drop the charge against him was made with a survivor-centered approach, largely influenced by Jessica Mann's reluctance to go through the process of testifying again. This choice was communicated to the public after discussions with Mann, highlighting the importance of prioritizing the needs of survivors in such cases.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:42 UTC)
In a significant development, prosecutors in New York have decided to drop the rape charges against Harvey Weinstein, meaning he will not face a fourth trial. The decision comes after discussions with Jessica Mann, who expressed that she does not wish to testify again, and reflects a survivor-centered approach to prosecutions. This charge, related to an alleged incident from 2013, was dropped after two juries were unable to reach a verdict.