Harvey Weinstein's Sex Crimes Retrial
Tensions among jurors in the sex crimes retrial of Harvey Weinstein raised the risk of a deadlocked jury and mistrial. Jurors requested the definition of reasonable doubt to avoid a hung jury. Weinstein faces accusations of sexual assaults and rape. One juror reported tensions and requested to resign, but the judge denied the request.
Key Points
- Jurors requested the definition of reasonable doubt to avoid a hung jury
- Weinstein faces accusations of sexual assaults and rape
- One juror reported tensions and requested to resign, but the judge denied the request
Pros
- Transparency in jury deliberations
Cons
- Risk of a deadlocked jury and mistrial
- Tensions among jurors