Harvey Weinstein Trial Ends in Mistrial Amid Jury Chaos and Split Verdicts
The recent retrial of Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes has concluded in disarray, with a judge declaring a mistrial on the final rape charge due to significant turmoil among jurors. The trial revealed intense juror infighting, allegations of bullying and threats directed towards the jury foreperson, and a divided jury resulting in mixed verdicts. While Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault in some counts, the chaos in the jury room ultimately led to a mistrial for the remaining accusations. The judge has indicated that a retrial may be pursued for the unresolved charges.
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