A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial on 15 May 2026 after a jury of seven men and five women deadlocked for the third time over the same rape allegation against Harvey Weinstein, leaving one of the most consequential cases of the #MeToo era unresolved for a sixth year.
Judge Curtis Farber made the declaration after the jury sent two notes within 90 minutes confirming it could not reach a unanimous verdict on the single charge of third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor. Nine of the twelve jurors reportedly wanted to acquit Weinstein, according to defence attorney Marc Agnifilo, who told reporters the outcome gave his client 'outstanding' prospects should a fourth trial be pursued.
