Harvey Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned


Harvey Weinstein's case continues with his retrial in New York, June 11, 2025 Steven Hirsch/Pool via REUTERS

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The judge overseeing Harvey Weinstein's criminal case in Manhattan declared a mistrial on a rape charge on Thursday, one day after the former Hollywood movie mogul was convicted on a felony sex abuse charge.

Justice Curtis Farber ended the trial after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberations, following multiple days of reported dissension among jurors that at times was aired in the courtroom.

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