Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, is back in the legal spotlight as his New York sex crimes case enters yet another complicated chapter. On August 13, 2025, Manhattan Judge Curtis Farber announced that Weinstein could be sentenced on September 30—if, and only if, prosecutors decide not to pursue a retrial on one unresolved rape charge. But as of now, the possibility of another trial looms large, leaving the date and finality of Weinstein’s fate uncertain.
Weinstein, now 73, sat in a wheelchair wearing a blue suit and black-rimmed glasses as he listened to the latest developments in a saga that has gripped the public since the rise of the #MeToo movement. According to The Associated Press, the former movie mogul was convicted in June of forcing oral sex on TV and movie production assistant and producer Miriam Haley in 2006—a charge that could carry up to 25 years in prison. At the same time, the jury acquitted him of forcing oral sex on former model Kaja Sokola, but failed to reach a verdict on the rape charge involving hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann, stemming from an alleged 2013 incident in a Manhattan hotel room.
The deadlocked jury on the Mann charge led Judge Farber to declare a mistrial on that count. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the foreperson had refused to continue deliberations, citing threats from another juror—a dramatic twist that underscored the high tensions throughout the proceedings. The deliberations were contentious from the start, with one juror even asking to be removed due to claims of unfair behavior by others. Defense attorneys filed multiple motions for mistrial over alleged juror misconduct, but the judge pressed on until the deadlock became insurmountable.
Now, Manhattan prosecutors say they are ready to proceed with a third trial on the unresolved rape charge. The charge, classified as third-degree rape, carries a maximum sentence of four years—less than the time Weinstein has already served. Jessica Mann, for her part, has signaled her willingness to testify again. In a statement following the recent mistrial, Mann said, “I have told the district attorney I am ready, willing and able to endure this as many times as it takes for justice and accountability to be served.”
Prosecutors initially requested a January 2026 trial date, citing witness availability and a crowded caseload. But Judge Farber balked at the idea of waiting that long, noting a conflict with another trial on his calendar and insisting, “The case needs to be tried this year.” Defense attorney Arthur Aidala agreed, saying he’d prefer a trial at “the earliest the court can accommodate us.” Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg indicated she would consult with Mann and other witnesses about their availability for a fall 2025 trial.
If the retrial goes forward in the fall, it could coincide with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s reelection campaign. Bragg, a first-term Democrat, has made prosecuting sex crimes a prominent part of his platform. He expressed satisfaction with Weinstein’s conviction on the criminal sexual act charge related to Haley and has been clear about his intent to see the unresolved Mann charge through. “The jury was not able to reach a conclusion as to Ms. Mann, and she deserves that,” Bragg stated in June. “This work, first and foremost, is about the survivors and that’s why we’re prepared to go forward.”
For his part, Weinstein continues to deny all allegations against him. His attorney, Arthur Aidala, told reporters outside the courthouse that it’s up to prosecutors to resolve the outstanding rape charge, either by dropping it and allowing sentencing to proceed, or by taking it to trial again. Aidala also noted that Weinstein is not currently considering a guilty plea, explaining, “He has made it very clear to me that pleading guilty to Jessica Mann is not something he would consider. I’ve been doing this long enough to say never say never.” Still, Aidala did not rule out the possibility of a deal with prosecutors that could bring the case to a close.
Weinstein’s legal journey has been nothing short of labyrinthine. His first New York trial, back in 2020, ended with convictions for raping Jessica Mann and forcing oral sex on Miriam Haley. But those convictions were overturned by an appeals court in April 2024, which ruled that the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony from women whose allegations were not part of the criminal charges. This decision sent the case back for retrial, setting the stage for the current round of legal wrangling.
The most recent trial, which concluded in June, saw Weinstein convicted once again for sexually assaulting Haley and acquitted of the charge involving Sokola. But the Mann charge hung the jury, leading to the current impasse. As ABC News reports, the jury’s inability to reach a verdict was just one of several dramatic moments in a trial marked by fractious deliberations and heated disputes over fairness and process.
Jessica Mann’s testimony has been central throughout. She has described a complex relationship with Weinstein, one that was consensual at times but, she says, became coercive and violent in 2013. Mann told the jury that she “compartmentalized” the pain Weinstein caused, continuing to see him and communicate with him for years afterward. She recounted that on the night in question, she told Weinstein, “I don’t want to do this” as he cornered her in his hotel room, but that he persisted until she “just gave up.” Weinstein’s lawyers, meanwhile, have emphasized the ongoing nature of the relationship, arguing that the evidence does not support a rape conviction.
The unresolved status of the Mann charge has left Weinstein’s sentencing in limbo. The criminal sexual act conviction related to Haley carries a maximum sentence of 25 years and a mandatory minimum of five years. Aidala has indicated the defense will request the minimum, citing Weinstein’s declining health. “The doctor writes that Mr. Weinstein’s chances of survival in any long-term way are not good. He’s fighting diseases on every front,” Aidala said, according to CNN. Weinstein remains housed at Rikers Island, which Aidala described as “far from an ideal place for him to be housed.”
Meanwhile, Weinstein’s legal troubles extend beyond New York. He already stands convicted of sex crimes in California and continues to appeal those convictions. Through it all, he has steadfastly denied all allegations against him, maintaining his innocence in the face of mounting evidence and public scrutiny.
As the September 30 hearing approaches, the legal drama surrounding Harvey Weinstein shows no sign of fading. Whether the next chapter brings a retrial, a plea deal, or a long-awaited sentencing, the case continues to serve as a focal point in the ongoing reckoning over sexual misconduct and power in the entertainment industry.