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Prosecutors Drop Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge After Two Juries Deadlocked
Prosecutors in New York have dismissed a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein. The decision follows two deadlocked juries and a mistrial. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that legislators must now act to help sexual assault survivors achieve justice.
What changed
Prosecutors officially declined to try Weinstein a fourth time for the rape charge.
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New York Prosecutors Drop Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge
confidence 100%Prosecutors in New York have dismissed a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein. The decision follows two deadlocked juries and a mistrial. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that legislators must now act to help sexual assault survivors achieve justice.
What's confirmed:
- New York prosecutors dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein.
- The charge was dismissed after a mistrial and two deadlocked juries.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opted not to retry the case.