Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

France24 · 🇫🇷 public France · May 15, 2026 · 469 words · By France

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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case New York (AFP) – A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann,…

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Issued on: Modified: Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the MeToo movement in Hollywood, is already in prison for other sex offenses, so he will remain behind bars despite the end of this case.

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"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.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He is also appealing a conviction on charges that he sexually assaulted movie producer Miriam Haley.”

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The search results provided for this specific claim were irrelevant (returning Steve Harvey and AI software), and no other provided evidence mentions a producer named Miriam Haley.

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web search NEUTRAL — Broderick Stephen Harvey[2][3] (born January 17, 1957) is an American comedian, radio and television host, actor, writer, and producer. He hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity F…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Harvey

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web search NEUTRAL — Legal AI tailored for leading law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. Harvey streamlines contract analysis, due diligence, compliance, and litigation.
https://www.harvey.ai/

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · Founded in 2022, Harvey offers AI tools for legal and professional services that can streamline contract analysis, compliance, due diligence and litigation.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/legal-ai-startup-harvey-rais…

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Claim 2: “polling by the defense revealed that nine of the 12 jurors were in favor of acquittal”

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One web search result mentions the defense polling claim (9 of 12 jurors in favor of acquittal), but explicitly notes that 'AFP could not independently verify his claim,' and other sources do not mention this specific polling number.

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender.Weinstein acquired a reputation for ruthlessness and fits of anger.[50] According to Biskind, Weinstein once put a New Y…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — He said that polling by the defense revealed that nine of the 12 jurors were in favor of acquittal. AFP could not independently verify his claim. 'Miracle'. During the trial, Mann recalled how he show…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260515-judge-declare…

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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s defense urged jurors Tuesday to acquit him and put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times, while prosecutors pressed to restore a onetim…
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/12/harvey-weinstein-defe…

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Claim 3: “In 2017, blockbuster investigations by The New Yorker and The New York Times laid bare a series of claims by young women that triggered an avalanche of allegations from more than 80 complainants and prompted the global MeToo movement.”

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Claim 4: “He is appealing that conviction.”

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Multiple web search results explicitly state that Harvey Weinstein is appealing his Los Angeles rape conviction.

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender.Bob Weinstein (brother). Convictions. Rape (3 counts, California)[a]. Criminal sex act (1 count, New York).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein, 72, appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting a model actress in a Los Angeles hotel room over a decade ago.
https://www.aol.com/news/harvey-weinstein-appeals-los-angele…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lawyers for disgraced US film producer Harvey Weinstein have launched an appeal against his conviction for rape and sexual assault.Weinstein faces further criminal charges, for rape and sexual assault…
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56642644

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Claim 5: “the pair met at a party in early 2013, when Mann was an aspiring 27-year-old actor and Weinstein a Hollywood powerbroker”

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Three independent web search results confirm that Jessica Mann met Weinstein at a party in early 2013 when she was 27 years old.

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein, 74, is already serving a 16-year prison term in a California case for th.She recalled how he showered her with compliments after the pair met at a party in early 2013, when Mann was …
https://www.breitbart.com/news/judge-declares-mistrial-in-we…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mann told the jury she met Weinstein at a party around 2013 in Los Angeles when she was 27, per the AP. She said she later started a consensual relationship with Weinstein after he performed oral sex …
https://www.aol.com/harvey-weinstein-accuser-recounts-horror…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica Mann arrives for Harvey Weinstein's trial in criminal court, in New York, Monday, April 27, 2026.Jury heard from Weinstein's accuser. Mann, now 40, met Weinstein at a Los Angeles party in earl…
https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/jurors-struggle…

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Claim 6: “It was the third time that Mann has taken the stand against Weinstein after a 2020 guilty verdict was overturned due to mishandling of witnesses, and a 2025 case ended in mistrial after a jury-room feud.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Jessica Mann has testified three times, including a 2020 overturned verdict and a 2025 mistrial.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1979, Weinstein and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded the entertainment company Miramax, which produced several successful independent films including Sex, Lies, and Videotape; The Crying Game…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — It was the third time that Mann has taken the stand against Weinstein after a 2020 guilty verdict was overturned due to mishandling of witnesses, and a 2025 case ended in mistrial after a jury-room fe…
https://www.breitbart.com/news/judge-declares-mistrial-in-we…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mann looked at Weinstein only when asked to point him out. Mann’s allegation of a 2013 rape in a Manhattan hotel is again up for consideration because of a series of legal switchbacks. First, Weinstei…
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2026/04/27/harvey-weinstein…

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Claim 7: “A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann”

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Multiple independent web search results (CNN and others) confirm that a judge declared a mistrial in the rape retrial of Harvey Weinstein after the jury deadlocked.

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web search NEUTRAL — A judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, after the jury in New York said it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c152lexw1vxo

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year.
https://us.cnn.com/2026/05/15/us/harvey-weinstein-retrial-mi…

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Claim 8: “Weinstein... is already in prison for other sex offenses”

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While the specific search results for this claim index were noisy (returning Steve Harvey), the evidence for claim 5 and 6 explicitly confirms he is serving a prison term in California for rape.

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Claim 9: “The Oscar-winning Weinstein, 74, is already serving a 16-year prison term in a California case for the rape of a European actress more than a decade ago.”

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Web search results (including Breitbart) confirm he is 74 and serving a 16-year term in California for the rape of an actress.

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