Weinstein Retrial Ends in Mistrial Because of the Jury Foreperson

Harvey Weinstein’s much-anticipated New York sex-crime retrial came to a sudden halt on June 12, 2025, when the jury foreperson refused to return to the deliberation room, prompting Judge Curtis Farber to declare a mistrial on the remaining third-degree rape charge related to accuser Jessica Mann.

Mixed Verdict—A Tumultuous Trial

Just days earlier, the jury delivered a split verdict:

• Convicted on one count: first-degree criminal sexual act against Miriam “Mimi” Haley (2006).
• Acquitted on another similar charge involving Kaja Sokola.
• Undecided on the rape charge involving Jessica Mann (2013), which ended in a mistrial.

Weinstein, already serving 16 years in California, now faces a renewed legal battle over the unresolved rape count after the jury’s abrupt collapse.

Jury Breakdown & Allegations

The mistrial was sparked by intense tensions within the jury room. The foreperson reported feeling bullied and even threatened: “You’re going to see me outside.” Despite two jurors downplaying the threat—one describing respect within the panel—the foreperson stood firm, prompting the judge to end deliberations.

Photos captured the foreperson leaving court with a police escort, underscoring the severity of the breakdown.

Prosecutors Vow to Retry

Following the mistrial, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg quickly announced plans to retry Weinstein on the unresolved rape charge. Accuser Jessica Mann confirmed her willingness to testify again. The next court date to address the retrial is set for July 2, with both sides preparing for another showdown.

Broader #MeToo Implications

This retrial’s dramatic collapse highlights ongoing challenges in high-profile #MeToo-era prosecutions. Weinstein’s 2020 conviction was overturned due to procedural issues, pushing him back to court in April. His conviction on alternate charges this week, which remain in effect, affirms a mixed legacy still evolving through legal channels.

What to Watch Next

1. New trial planning — July 2 hearing to set a date and roadmap for Jessica Mann’s testimony.
2. Sentencing update — Weinstein awaits formal sentencing for the Mimi Haley conviction.
3. Appeals & prison time — Defense attorneys already claim “gross juror misconduct” and plan to appeal, echoing earlier hopes in his legal journey.

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