Harvey Weinstein’s third rape trial ends as judge declares mistrial

Another mistrial has been declared in the rape case against disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

The trial centres around allegations the 74-year-old raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann in the room of a hotel in 2017.

It’s the third time a New York jury has considered the case.

Prosecutors now have 30 days to decide whether to try the case for a fourth time.

The 74-year-old is expected to remain behind bars due to his convictions in other cases.

The outcome has been welcomed by Harvey Weinstein’s legal team.

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