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Harvey Weinstein NYC Rape Case Ends in Mistrial Again

Harvey Weinstein NYC Rape Case Ends in Mistrial Again

Harvey Weinstein NYC Rape Case Ends in Mistrial Again
Above: Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for the retrial of his rape case on May 13, 2026. Image credit: Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images

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The repeated retrials expose weaknesses in prosecuting high-profile sexual assault cases, where celebrity influence, media attention and conflicting testimony complicate justice. Mann should not have to recount her allegations against Weinstein alone for a fourth time in court. Additional accusers should be allowed to describe similar allegations against the sexual predator to demonstrate a broader pattern of abuse and strengthen prosecutors' case.


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