Weinstein trial verdict undecided on third charge
Harvey Weinstein's Latest Trial Drama in New York
Between the pages of a gripping courtroom saga, Harvey Weinstein, ex-Hollywood producer, finds himself in the thick of things. As of yesterday, a jury expressed their inability to reach a verdict regarding a charge alleging rape against Weinstein. This announcement from the 12-member panel came directly to the court.
Before this shocking revelation, the jury had already delivered a verdict on two other counts after a series of grueling deliberations. Weinstein, now 73, was found guilty of committing a serious sexual crime against a woman on one of these counts.
The third charge, claiming sexual assault against a second woman, ended up with a not guilty verdict for Weinstein.
In the fourth case, charges of rape brought forth by Jessica Mann, the initial request for the jury to carry on their deliberations was made by the judge. However, after the jury declared themselves deadlocked, the judge accepted their verdict, putting an end to the trial, at least for now.
In accordance with court customs, the sentencing will be announced at a later date.
Notes:- Weinstein was found guilty on one count of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree pertaining to the sexual assault of Miriam (Mimi) Haley in 2006.- He was acquitted of another count of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, which related to the allegations involving Kaja Sokola.- A mistrial was declared on the charge of Rape in the Third Degree involving Jessica Mann as the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision. The potential for a retrial on this count is there.
In the midst of the ongoing trial, entertainment news outlets are reporting on the deadlock of the jury in the rape charge involving celebrities like Jessica Mann. Simultaneously, general-news stations are discussing the verdicts concerning Harvey Weinstein's crimes and justice, as he was found guilty of one count of entertainment-related crimes like Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree.
