Third Trial for Harvey Weinstein in New York as Prior Rape Trial Verdict is Reversed
In a recent development, Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer, will face a retrial for the rape charge against actress Jessica Mann. This follows the declaration of a mistrial in the third trial related to the allegation, which took place in New York State Supreme Court [1][2].
The retrial will focus on the sexual assault case against Mann, which carries a possible sentence of up to four years in prison [1]. It's important to note that Weinstein has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty in the previous judicial sessions [1].
The third trial was nullified due to enormous differences among the panel regarding the rape charge. The jury president reported two unusual situations within the deliberations, including a threat from a jury member saying, "I'll see you outside" [1]. As a result, Judge Curtis Farber made the announcement on Wednesday that the trial would be declared null [1].
Interestingly, Weinstein was convicted at a 2025 retrial of forcing oral sex on Miriam Haley in 2006. However, sentencing on that conviction has been postponed until the retrial over the Jessica Mann rape charge is resolved [1][2].
The new trial for the Mann charge is set to take place before the end of 2025, with a likely date proposed for the fall of 2025 [1][2]. Prosecutors had requested a January trial date, but the judge considered that too distant and conflicting with other court schedules [1].
To provide some context, out of the three charges Weinstein is facing, he was found guilty of one sexual offense charge in a new trial that began on April 24. However, he was acquitted of another charge stemming from his alleged assault on Kaja Sokola in 2002 [1].
Weinstein is currently in custody, appealing his unrelated Los Angeles conviction for sexual assault [2][3]. His 2020 New York conviction was overturned due to trial procedure errors, requiring these retrials [2][3].
Here's a summary of the charges and their current status:
| Charge | Status | Possible sentence | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Rape of Jessica Mann (2013) | Mistrial declared; third trial pending | Up to 4 years | | Forcing oral sex on Miriam Haley (2006) | Convicted in retrial; sentencing pending until Mann trial resolved | Up to 25 years | | Forcing oral sex on Kaja Sokola (2006) | Acquitted | N/A |
As the retrial approaches, we will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
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