The Harvey Weinstein Trial: A Stagnant Moment in the MeToo Era The mistrial declared on Friday in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial is a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges that have come to define the prosecution of high profile sex crimes.
For the third time, a jury has been unable to reach a verdict on charges related to allegations made by Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actress who testified that Weinstein subjected her to unwanted sex in 2013.
Weinstein's case is one of the most closely watched in the MeToo era, with many regarding it as a test of the movement's ability to hold powerful men accountable for their actions.