Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock

Published May 15, 2026 3:00pm ET



The rape retrial of former Hollywood powerhouse Harvey Weinstein ended Friday in a mistrial after jurors told the court they were unable to reach a unanimous decision.

It is the second time a jury has failed to resolve the specific allegation that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann, an aspiring actress. A previous trial last year also ended in a deadlock on the same charge.

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