Jurors Deadlock: Harvey Weinstein's Trial Ends in Mistrial

Harvey Weinstein's latest legal battle concluded in a mistrial on Friday as jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision on whether he raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Despite their efforts, the jury was deadlocked after three days of deliberations.

This trial marks the third time Weinstein, once a powerful Hollywood producer, faced allegations. Although freed of new charges this time, he remains imprisoned due to previous convictions. Weinstein, convicted of similar charges in California, continues to appeal his 16-year sentence.

District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed disappointment with the outcome while respecting the jury system. Weinstein's defense suggests dropping further pursuits, though prosecutors contemplate future actions in consultation with Mann.

(With inputs from agencies.)