Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Consensus Summary
Harvey Weinstein’s third New York rape trial concluded in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after a jury deadlocked 3-9 in favor of acquittal on charges he raped actress Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel on March 18, 2013. Judge Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after jurors sent a note stating they could not reach a unanimous decision, despite an Allen charge urging further deliberation. Mann testified for five days, describing Weinstein’s alleged assault and his manipulative behavior, while defense lawyers highlighted contradictions in her account and her continued contact with Weinstein afterward. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed disappointment but respect for the jury system, indicating prosecutors would consult with Mann before deciding on next steps, including the possibility of a fourth trial. Weinstein, already convicted in 2025 for assaulting Miriam Haley and serving time for a California rape conviction, remains incarcerated at Rikers Island, where he has faced health issues during proceedings.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Harvey Weinstein's third Manhattan sex crimes trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury deadlocked on whether to convict him of raping actress Jessica Mann.
- The alleged rape occurred on March 18, 2013, at the DoubleTree hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
- Jessica Mann, now 40, testified for five days during the four-week trial, recounting how Weinstein allegedly pinned her wrists above her head during the attack.
- Judge Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after jurors sent a note stating, 'We feel no one is going to change where they stand,' with nine jurors voting not guilty and three guilty (per defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo).
- Weinstein, 74, is already serving time for a 2025 conviction involving a first-degree criminal sex act against Miriam 'Mimi' Haley.
- The trial was the third attempt to secure a conviction on Mann’s rape allegations, following a 2020 conviction that was overturned on appeal and a 2025 retrial that also deadlocked.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated his office was disappointed but respected the jury system and would consider next steps in consultation with Mann.
- Weinstein’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo argued that Mann’s testimony contained contradictions and that the jury was split nine to three in favor of acquittal.
- Jurors deliberated for three days before declaring deadlock, with Judge Farber issuing an Allen charge instructing them to continue deliberations.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Mann testified that Weinstein told her he was in an 'open relationship' with then-wife Georgina Chapman when they started hooking up.
- Mann also testified about a 'love note' she wrote two days after the alleged attack, musing, 'Do I love him or the idea of him? With him — easy. The idea of expanding that — fulfilling.'
- Weinstein’s lawyer Teny Geragos cross-examined Mann about her relationship with Weinstein and the 'love note' for the first time at any trial.
- Mann described Weinstein as an 'erratic brat' who could switch from caring to throwing tantrums and liked to flaunt his power in Hollywood.
- Mann said Weinstein allegedly raped her at a Los Angeles hotel later in 2013, though he isn’t charged for that attack.
- Weinstein reported chest pains in court on Wednesday during jury deliberations and is generally transported in a wheelchair due to health issues.
- Weinstein is incarcerated at Rikers Island and has been in and out of hospital with heart trouble and other health conditions.
- The Associated Press contributed reporting to the Guardian article.
- Juror Josh Hadar, 57, told reporters he voted not guilty due to 'contradictions' in Mann’s testimony.
- Weinstein’s defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo said prosecutors were 'lucky to have won over three jurors' (implying a 3-9 split).
- A hearing is scheduled for June 25 to discuss next steps, though it is unclear if prosecutors will seek a fourth trial.
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- Newscomau states Weinstein’s lawyer Teny Geragos held Mann 'on the ropes' during cross-examination, but the Guardian and ABC do not mention Geragos by name in this context, only Marc Agnifilo.
- Newscomau claims Mann broke down 'several times' during testimony, while the Guardian and ABC do not explicitly mention her emotional state beyond describing her testimony as painful.
- The Guardian and ABC mention Weinstein’s health issues (chest pains, wheelchair use) but only Newscomau explicitly states he is awaiting sentencing on the 2025 Haley conviction in the same article.
- Newscomau and ABC imply a 3-9 jury split (not guilty), but only ABC directly quotes Agnifilo confirming the nine not-guilty votes, while Newscomau infers it through the note's tone.
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