Harvey Weinstein case reaches same verdict for third time as jury splits

Harvey Weinstein went through his third trial in Ney York and the jury’s verdict has repeated the pattern of the first two ones.

The former film producer has been tried twice in the past, with the verdict for the first one being overturned and the second one also resulting in a mistrial.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has issued a statement in which he revealed that prosecutors are currently deciding whether to try again in court or not.

"While we are disappointed that the proceedings ended with a mistrial, we deeply respect the jury system and sincerely thank all of the jurors for their time and dedication” he said, thanking the alleged victim Jessica Mann for bringing forth the claims.

Harvey’s lawyer also issued a statement in which they put forth, "The Manhattan District Attorney's Office should stop retrying the same case and focus its time and resources on the actual violent crime, chaos, and public safety issues impacting New Yorkers every day.”

The convicted sex offender’s legal team argued that it is now considered taboo or emotionally and socially impossible to declare him not guilty regardless of evidence due to the social stigma and public perception of the 74-year-old.

Notably, speaking to reporters outside the court, one juror said that of the predominantly male jury nine people wanted to acquit Harvey with only three wanting a conviction. 

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