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Harvey Weinstein rape charge dropped as accuser declines fourth trial

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A New York rape charge against Harvey Weinstein has been dropped after his accuser, Jessica Mann, stated she could not endure a fourth trial. Mann, a former actress and hairstylist, had testified for five days in a previous trial that resulted in a hung jury. While this specific charge is dismissed, Weinstein remains convicted of other sexual felonies in New York and California. AI

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Harvey Weinstein rape charge dropped as accuser declines fourth trial

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure fourth trial

    Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the #MeToo-era case on Thursday. The film mogul still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in Ca…

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