Before his downfall, Weinstein was one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood. Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes case on Friday after the jury sent a note saying it could not reach a unanimous verdict. The panel had spent roughly nine hours deliberating over three days before concluding it was hopelessly divided. The charge at the center of the trial was rape in the third degree, tied to allegations that Weinstein raped former aspiring actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Weinstein pleaded not guilty and has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. "I see no reason to go any further," Judge Farber said before formally declaring the mistrial. Prosecutors have consistently pushed back on that line of reasoning, arguing that maintaining communication with an abuser after an assault is a well-documented and common response among sexual assault survivors. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement after the mistrial was declared, saying his office would consult with Mann about next steps. He expressed disappointment at the outcome while praising the jury for their service. "While we are disappointed that the proceedings ended with a mistrial, we deeply respect the jury system and sincerely thank all of the jurors for their time and dedication," Bragg said. He also praised Mann's courage, saying her "perseverance and bravery are inspiring to survivors everywhere." A second trial followed. That one ended with the jury convicting Weinstein of first-degree criminal sexual act for forcing oral sex on former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. He was acquitted on a separate first-degree criminal sexual act charge stemming from a similar allegation made by former model Kaja Sokola. Weinstein has been incarcerated since 2020. His health has deteriorated significantly in recent years, and in 2024 he was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. That empire collapsed in October 2017 after investigative reporting by the New York Times and The New Yorker detailed a long pattern of alleged sexual harassment and assault. The avalanche of accusations that followed helped ignite the global #MeToo movement, prompting a broad reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures across industries. In total, nearly 100 women have come forward accusing Weinstein of sexual assault or harassment. He has denied every allegation made against him. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Sagar is a journalist with an interest primarily in geopolitics and American domestic politics. Before joining Times Now, he wrote for Republic and Sw... View More