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A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after jurors deadlocked 9-3 in favor of acquittal; prosecutors now have 30 days to decide whether to retry Jessica Mann’s rape charge, while Weinstein, in frail health, awaits further action in a sprawling legal saga across New York and California.
A New York jury deadlocked on Harvey Weinstein’s third-degree rape charge after three days of deliberations, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. Prosecutors have 30 days to decide whether to retry the count. Weinstein, 74, remains incarcerated from a 2023 Los Angeles conviction, and sentencing on related counts could follow if prosecutors pursue the New York case again. Actress Jessica Mann testified during the trial, while Weinstein’s defense argued reasonable doubt and highlighted aspects of their interaction. The mistrial leaves the central charge unresolved and sets up the possibility of a fourth trial.
The U.S. Department of Justice reached a surprise settlement with Live Nation that ends the bid to break up the company and blindsides 27 states and the District of Columbia, who want to continue the antitrust trial. The abrupt exit by the DOJ could mislead the jury, prompting a motion for mistrial as states take the lead in litigation; terms reportedly require non-exclusive ticketing deals, open booking at amphitheaters, and civil penalties, while states continue their suit with New York leading the challenge.
A Miami-Dade County judge declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the 2006 killing of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata, allegedly by former teammate Rashaun Jones, prompting prosecutors to plan a retrial. Jones was arrested in 2021 and the case, unsolved for 15 years, rests on a witness’s account of seeing him at the scene and cellphone data, while his defense argues the state lacks direct physical evidence.
A federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial during jury selection in the Prairieland Detention Facility shooting case after a defense attorney wore a shirt depicting Civil Rights Era protesters; the ruling prompts sanctions proceedings for the attorney and a fresh pool for jury selection, delaying the trial of nine defendants indicted in the July 4 incident at the North Texas ICE facility.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the July 4, 2025 ambush case against nine alleged Antifa members after defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wore a shirt depicting civil rights icons during jury selection, prompting sanctions and a show-cause hearing; jury selection will restart with a new pool next week.
A Fort Worth federal judge declared a mistrial in the nine-defendant Prairieland ICE detention center shooting case after defense counsel wore a shirt bearing civil-rights imagery during voir dire. The judge halted jury selection amid anti-ICE sentiments from prospective jurors, saying political messages don’t belong in the process. Jury selection will restart with a new pool on Monday; the case—linked to alleged antifa activity—may proceed, with sanctions possible for the attorney.
A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, declared a mistrial in a case accusing a group of protesters linked to antifa of terrorism after a defense attorney wore a Civil Rights Movement–themed shirt in court, prompting concerns about juror bias; the trial will restart with a fresh jury panel.
Two brothers accused of crypto fraud faced a stressful mistrial after the jury, overwhelmed by the case's complexity and emotional toll, could not reach a verdict, leaving the case unresolved and potentially subject to retrial.
A jury could not reach a verdict in the fraud trial of MIT graduate brothers accused of stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency through complex trading strategies, leading to a mistrial after three weeks of deliberation and emotional strain on jurors.
Karen Read's second murder trial has concluded with the defense resting, and now the jury is deliberating after her first trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury that couldn't reach a verdict after five days of deliberation.
Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault retrial in New York ended in a mistrial after the jury foreperson expressed fears of intimidation and refused to continue deliberations, following a partial conviction on one charge and acquittals on others. The retrial, which began in April, involved emotional testimonies and concerns over courtroom tensions, with a new trial date yet to be set.
A mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberating, leaving the third rape charge unresolved. The jury had previously convicted Weinstein on some charges but acquitted him on others, with deliberations ending amid tensions and accusations of bullying. A new trial for the unresolved charge is scheduled for July 2.
A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial after a juror refused to continue deliberations on a final rape charge, amid tense jury dynamics and allegations of misconduct, following a previous overturned conviction and ongoing legal battles.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial on a final sex crime charge ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberating due to threats and a heated environment, leaving the case unresolved and scheduled for a future date.