Weinstein rape retrial ends in mistrial

A New York judge has declared a mistrial in the third rape trial of disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

The panel reported they were hopelessly deadlocked on charges involving aspiring actor Jessica Mann following several days of intense deliberation.

This outcome marks the third time that legal proceedings against Weinstein for these specific allegations have failed to reach a definitive conclusion.

While the #MeToo movement's legacy remains central to the case, the mistrial highlights the continued challenges of prosecuting decades-old sexual assault claims.

Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will seek a fourth trial for the former Hollywood mogul.