A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jurors remained deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The disgraced former Hollywood producer was facing charges in a case that represented another attempt by prosecutors to hold him accountable for sexual assault allegations. According to reports from Philadelphia, the jury’s inability to agree on a verdict has left victims and advocates frustrated with yet another inconclusive outcome in the high-profile case. This mistrial adds to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Weinstein, whose downfall helped spark the #MeToo movement and brought national attention to sexual violence issues that disproportionately impact women of color and marginalized communities.
Source: 6abc Action News, Philadelphia