26/06/2026 01:45 - Internacionales
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a motion to dismiss the third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein. The decision was driven by the refusal of key accuser Jessica Mann to testify once again in what would be her fourth trial appearance.
According to The Guardian, prosecutors acknowledged that Mann had already testified before two grand juries and three trial juries, describing the experience as "extraordinarily draining." Mann had accused Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.
A mistrial (known in Spanish as "juicio nulo") occurs when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a "hung jury." In such cases, the trial has no valid outcome, and prosecutors must decide whether to retry the case or dismiss the charges entirely.
Despite this dismissal, Weinstein will not be released. The former Miramax producer, now 74 years old, remains incarcerated. Prosecutors have requested a 20-year prison sentence for the sexual assault conviction involving Miriam Haley from a separate trial.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Weinstein convicted on multiple charges |
| 2024 | New York's highest appeals court overturns conviction due to procedural errors |
| May 2026 | Retrial ends in mistrial - jury cannot reach unanimous verdict |
| June 2026 | Prosecutors move to dismiss the rape charge |
"Weinstein acted badly, but he never assaulted anyone."
The Harvey Weinstein case became the catalyst for the #MeToo movement in 2017, when over 80 women came forward with allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct. While the U.S. justice system has achieved partial convictions, this case highlights the significant challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cases years after the events occurred.
Source: The Guardian
Alfredo S. Quiroga
