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Harvey Weinstein’s Third New York Rape Trial Ends in Mistrial; Jury Unable to Reach Verdict

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Mistrial Declared in Third Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial

A Manhattan jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on June 10, 2025, in the third trial of former film producer Harvey Weinstein on a charge of rape. Presiding Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial after jurors stated they could not reach a decision despite being urged to deliberate further.

Trial Details

The charge stemmed from an allegation by Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, that Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013. Weinstein’s defense argued the encounter was consensual.

  • The jury consisted of 12 members. According to juror Josh Hadar, nine favored acquittal and three favored conviction. Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo confirmed the vote was nine for not guilty and three for guilty.
  • This marked the third trial related to Mann’s allegation. The first, in 2020, resulted in a conviction that was later overturned by New York’s highest court in 2024 due to unfair trial issues. A subsequent retrial in 2025 also ended in a mistrial on this specific charge.
  • A hearing is scheduled for June 24 to determine whether prosecutors will seek a fourth trial.

Official Statements

Prosecution: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed disappointment but stated respect for the jury system. He indicated his office would consult with Ms. Mann regarding next steps.

Defense: Attorney Marc Agnifilo called the outcome "a great day for our jury system" and stated he would encourage prosecutors to drop the case.

Alleged Victim: Jessica Mann stated the mistrial "doesn't in any way detract from the truth I told."

Current Legal Status

Weinstein, aged 74, remains incarcerated due to separate convictions. He is currently serving a 16-year sentence for a rape and sexual assault conviction in California, which he is appealing. He was also convicted in June 2025 of sexually abusing production assistant Miriam Haley in a separate New York trial, which carries a potential sentence of up to 25 years. Weinstein has been incarcerated since 2020 and has cited health issues including bone marrow cancer.

Broader Context

The allegations against Weinstein became public in 2017 following investigative reports by The New Yorker and The New York Times. Close to 100 women eventually came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The reports helped catalyze the global #MeToo movement, which was originally founded by Tarana Burke to address sexual violence against women of color.

Movement's Impact and Legacy

In a March 2025 interview, Weinstein expressed regret for marital infidelity but characterized the #MeToo movement as "a march to the money pile." He stated he does not want to die in prison.

Since 2017, legislation in the U.S. and Australia has strengthened workplace anti-harassment laws. TIME'S UP reported funding over 456 legal cases related to sexual harassment. Some individuals accused amid the movement, such as Louis C.K. and Kevin Spacey, have resumed public careers, while others like Bill Cosby and R. Kelly have faced serious legal consequences.

The movement has faced criticism for centering white, affluent women and not adequately addressing sexual violence against women of color and low-wage workers. At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, actor Cate Blanchett stated that the #MeToo movement "got killed very quickly" in Hollywood, noting a lack of gender parity on film sets.