Harvey Weinstein's Third New York Trial Ends in Mistrial

Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations of sexual misconduct ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. Weinstein, a former top film producer, faces multiple allegations and convictions of sexual abuse, which have impacted his career and contributed to the wider #MeToo movement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-05-2026 23:09 IST | Created: 15-05-2026 23:09 IST
Harvey Weinstein's Third New York Trial Ends in Mistrial
Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York has concluded in a mistrial after jurors were unable to agree on a unanimous verdict regarding allegations he raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann.

The trial is part of a larger narrative surrounding Weinstein's fall from grace due to multiple sexual abuse allegations, which helped spark the #MeToo movement.

Although previously convicted of several charges, including the rape of Mann in 2020, Weinstein remains in prison while appealing the convictions. This latest trial underscores ongoing challenges of achieving justice in high-profile sexual abuse cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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