NEW YORK — Jurors deadlocked in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial Friday, resulting in a mistrial in this high-profile #MeToo case that has now reached trial three times. While Weinstein has been convicted of various sexual crimes and remains incarcerated, the New York rape charge is currently unresolved.
Weinstein’s defense team was reportedly pleased with the outcome. Attorney Marc Agnifilo indicated hope for a favorable result if the case is retried, stating that while it may not be the resounding win they wanted, it still felt like a victory.
The Manhattan jury weighed accusations that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013. The defense argued the encounter was consensual, citing inconsistencies in testimonies and gaps in Mann’s recollection that left jury members unconvinced.
Mann expressed disappointment over the mistrial, claiming it does not undermine her account of events. She expressed determination for justice, while Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised her courage and announced that the office would consult her regarding possible next steps.
This case represents a culmination of longstanding allegations that have shadowed Weinstein since 2017, when numerous survivors came forward, igniting the #MeToo movement. Weinstein's conviction history spans multiple states, yet his legal battles appear far from over as prosecutors contemplate a fourth trial on the New York charge.
Weinstein’s defense team was reportedly pleased with the outcome. Attorney Marc Agnifilo indicated hope for a favorable result if the case is retried, stating that while it may not be the resounding win they wanted, it still felt like a victory.
The Manhattan jury weighed accusations that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013. The defense argued the encounter was consensual, citing inconsistencies in testimonies and gaps in Mann’s recollection that left jury members unconvinced.
Mann expressed disappointment over the mistrial, claiming it does not undermine her account of events. She expressed determination for justice, while Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised her courage and announced that the office would consult her regarding possible next steps.
This case represents a culmination of longstanding allegations that have shadowed Weinstein since 2017, when numerous survivors came forward, igniting the #MeToo movement. Weinstein's conviction history spans multiple states, yet his legal battles appear far from over as prosecutors contemplate a fourth trial on the New York charge.
