NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge declared a mistrial Friday in Harvey Weinstein ’s rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision.
The trial centered on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, in 2013 during a relationship between the then-married Weinstein and the decades-younger Mann. Weinstein’s lawyers argued that the encounter was consensual, while Mann described a hotel-room encounter when he forced himself upon her.
The current jury heard nearly three weeks of testimony, including from Mann. Weinstein decided not to testify.
Here’s what you need to know about the case:
Weinstein was initially convicted in 2020, but an appeals court overturned that verdict after the court ruled the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against Weinstein based on allegations that weren’t part of the case.
Jurors at a retrial last year convicted Weinstein of one count of criminal sex act and acquitted him of another. But they stopped deliberating on Mann's rape charge when the foreperson refused to participate further, leaving the case unresolved and leading to the retrial that ended as a mistrial Friday.
On the third day of deliberations, the jury told the judge they were stuck, but he told them to keep trying. Ultimately, they sent another note saying: “We feel that no one is going to change where they stand.”
When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial.
Some jurors on the majority-male Manhattan jury questioned the credibility of Mann’s testimony and said outside court that nine out of 12 wanted to acquit Weinstein.
A juror, Josh Hadar, said Mann had an “incredible memory” when she testified for the prosecution but “forgot a lot of things” when questioned by defense attorneys.
Mann underwent five days of fraught, often tearful testimony that included hours of questioning at a time.
District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his staff will consult Mann about another trial and also take into account what happens to Weinstein when he is sentenced for his conviction from the last trial.
A hearing was set for June 24 for prosecutors to decide if they will go to a fourth trial.
Weinstein had been in a New York prison serving a 23-year sentence after his initial conviction in 2020. After that was overturned, he remained behind bars because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of rape and sexual assault and sentenced to 16 years in prison. He is currently being held at the Rikers Island jail while awaiting further legal proceedings.
During a retrial last June, Weinstein was convicted of one count of criminal sex act, when a jury found he forcibly performed oral sex on a TV and movie producer and production assistant, Miriam Haley, nearly two decades ago.
She had worked on the Weinstein-produced show “Project Runway" and testified that he assaulted her in July 2006 after inviting her to stop by his SoHo apartment before a flight. Weinstein is appealing the conviction.
In Los Angeles, he was convicted during a December 2022 trial of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against an Italian actor and model. The woman said he arrived uninvited at her hotel room during a 2013 film festival in the run-up to the Oscars, talking his way in and assaulting her.
The Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, unless they choose to make their names public, as Mann and Haley have done.
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on Friday, May 15, 2026, in New York. (Steven Hirsch /New York Post via AP, Pool)
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried will be sidelined for at least two weeks and perhaps longer because of a left elbow bone bruise.
“Definitely bummed that I’m going to have to be missing some time, but overall happy that it doesn’t look like it’s going to be anything serious. No surgery required or anything like that," Fried said before the Subway Series opener Friday night against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
"So, never want to go on the IL and miss games, but also understand that the long-term outlook still looks good.”
The 32-year-old lefty had an MRI and CT scan Thursday, a day after his start at Baltimore was cut short following the third inning. He also was examined by Yankees team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad.
“I feel it a little bit on just full extension right now. But it’s minimal,” Fried said. “I would say it’s more intense when I’m throwing. But I think that just with some rest and being able to focus on the recovery, we’re optimistic about it.”
New York said Fried will be placed on the 15-day injured list and the imaging will be reviewed by Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The Yankees said repeat imaging will be taken in a few weeks or when Fried is asymptomatic to determine when he can resume throwing. A more specific projection for his return to the mound will be determined then.
“I think we’re looking at a little bit of an ambiguous timeline. Just understanding that everyone's bodies are going to heal differently," Fried said. “I'm going to get back as soon as I possibly can.”
Fried had Tommy John surgery in 2014. The three-time All-Star said his reconstructed UCL is not injured.
“No worries long term,” he said. “Ligament looks good."
Fried is 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts after going 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA and making the All-Star team last season, his first with the Yankees. He left Atlanta as a free agent to sign a $218 million, eight-year contract with New York in December 2024.
“I think in some ways good news, in that the ligament’s in good shape and just a matter of how the timeline’s going to shake out," manager Aaron Boone said. "But I think long term, feel like we’re in a good spot. So we’ll just kind of listen to the body here over the next days and weeks and see what ultimately that timeline leads to.”
New York began the day 27-17, two games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East. Yankees starters had a 3.14 ERA, third-best in the majors behind Atlanta (2.96) and Tampa Bay (3.00), and the team appears to have enough depth to weather Fried's absence.
Three-time All-Star Carlos Rodón rejoined the rotation last weekend after recovering from surgery last October to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur. He is scheduled to pitch again Saturday night against the Mets.
Gerrit Cole is nearing a return from elbow ligament replacement surgery in March 2025. Cole has made five minor league rehab starts, and Boone said the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner probably will make two more before his season debut in the big leagues.
Cole is scheduled to start Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and Boone said the team won't accelerate the right-hander's timeline just because of Fried's injury.
“The likelihood is two more with him and then we'll be in position to roll,” Boone said. “Don't want to take him off track just for a short-term need. When he's ready, then he'll insert in.”
New York’s rotation also includes Cam Schlittler, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers. Boone said the Yankees had started talking about who will replace Fried for now, but no final decision had been made.
Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, has been in the minors for much of the season and was placed on the injured list last Friday because of right shoulder inflammation.
“I'm going to do whatever I can to get back as soon as possible. I don't like being hurt and not pitching,” Fried said.
AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
