Weinstein retrial collapses as jury deadlocks over rape charges

A jury in New York has been unable to reach a verdict in the retrial of former film producer Harvey Weinstein, forcing a judge to declare a mistrial on Tuesday. The deadlock represents another significant setback for prosecutors seeking to secure a conviction against the disgraced Hollywood mogul on rape charges. Weinstein, 72, has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, claiming all his relationships have been consensual. The mistrial comes several years after his initial conviction in 2020 was overturned by New York’s highest court, citing problems with the original trial. This latest development leaves the question of whether prosecutors will pursue a third trial against the man who became a symbol of the #MeToo movement when multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct spanning decades. The failed retrial underscores the challenges prosecutors face in securing convictions in complex sexual assault cases, even when involving high-profile defendants with multiple accusers.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.