Prosecutors are preparing for a retrial of Harvey Weinstein after a mistrial was declared on a rape charge involving Jessica Mann, stemming from juror conflicts. Judge Curtis Farber cited heated deliberations as the reason, with the jury foreperson feeling pressured and bullied regarding his vote. This development is part of a broader legal saga surrounding Weinstein's allegations of sexual abuse, which have impacted the #MeToo movement and led to accusations from over 100 women, highlighting the ongoing discourse about power dynamics and sexual misconduct.
The judge declared a mistrial in Weinstein's sex crimes retrial after juror tensions led to an inability to reach a verdict on a rape charge.
The jury's deliberations were disrupted by conflicts among jurors, particularly the foreperson, who felt bullied for holding onto his vote on the rape count.
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