Harvey Weinstein's Third Manhattan Trial Ends in Mistrial, Fourth Trial Possible

May 15, 2026
Harvey Weinstein's Third Manhattan Trial Ends in Mistrial, Fourth Trial Possible
  • Harvey Weinstein is charged with one count of rape in the third degree in his third Manhattan sex crimes trial, following an overturn of his prior New York conviction related to Mann and another accuser that led to a retrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict last year.

  • A judge declared a mistrial in Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial after jurors were deadlocked on the charges.

  • Jurors signaled they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, prompting continued deliberations and plans for possible further proceedings.

  • A June hearing was set to determine whether prosecutors would pursue a fourth trial, keeping the legal process in motion for unresolved charges.

  • The judge ordered continued deliberations and indicated a new trial could be scheduled before a different jury if a verdict remains out of reach.

  • The current trial featured nearly three weeks of testimony, including five days from Mann, with Weinstein not testifying.

  • The Associated Press notes Mann has agreed to be identified by name in reporting; Weinstein did not testify during the proceedings.

  • Mann testified that she initially consented to some encounters but later described unwanted sex, while Weinstein’s defense argued the events could have been consensual; the testimony occurred within a wider #MeToo context.

  • Jurors had requested to rehear portions of Mann’s testimony and review a lengthy timeline of emails and evidence, prompting courtroom responses and earlier adjustments to proceedings.

  • Jurors again reviewed Mann’s testimony and the judge’s reasonable doubt instructions, continuing closed-door deliberations after going home without a verdict.

  • The mistrial means the current trial did not yield a verdict, necessitating further legal steps and potential retrial.

  • This development fits into Weinstein’s broader pattern of high-profile legal battles amid multiple past allegations and trials.

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