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Weinstein to Face Third New York Trial on Deadlocked Mann Rape Charge

Judge Curtis Farber has set a Sept. 30 hearing to decide if the unresolved rape charge will prompt a new trial rather than sentencing

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Overview

  • Judge Curtis Farber ruled that the deadlocked 2013 rape count involving Jessica Mann must be retried by year-end or he will proceed with Weinstein’s sentencing for the Miriam Haley conviction at a Sept. 30 hearing.
  • Manhattan prosecutors said they are prepared to retry the charge and that Mann is ready and willing to testify again.
  • Weinstein’s defense rejects a plea deal and has asked that prosecutors drop the Mann charge or quickly set a retrial to clear the path for sentencing.
  • The June retrial produced a conviction for Miriam Haley’s 2006 assault, an acquittal for Kaja Sokola’s claim and a mistrial on the Mann count following reported juror threats.
  • Weinstein, who continues to plead not guilty, remains in custody as he appeals his separate 2022 Los Angeles sexual assault conviction.