Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge Dropped After Deadlocked Juries
Originally published Jun 25, 2026
By Gmaddaus · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 25, 2026
Key points
- Harvey Weinstein's third-degree rape charge was dropped by New York prosecutors.
- Two juries deadlocked on the charge, preventing a verdict.
- Accuser Jessica Mann did not wish to testify in a fourth trial.
- The DA's office cited the lack of a unanimous jury decision as a reason for dismissal.
- This is the latest legal update in Weinstein's ongoing legal battles.
New York prosecutors have dropped a third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after two juries failed to reach a verdict. The decision was made following the accuser, Jessica Mann, indicating she did not want to testify in a fourth trial. The district attorney’s office stated that the case was dismissed due to the lack of a unanimous jury decision and the accuser’s unwillingness to proceed. This marks the latest development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the disgraced film producer.
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