New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The charge concerned an allegation that he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.
Background
Mann had testified that she repeatedly tried to leave and said no to any sexual activity as Weinstein cornered her in the hotel room. She said he persevered, demanding that she undress and grabbing her arms, until she was afraid to keep protesting.
Weinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind bars. The 74-year-old Weinstein reported chest pains during jury deliberations in the most recent trial, spurring another early end to court.
Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said that prosecutors believe Mann and hail her “bravery, strength, courage and inspiration” to other survivors, but given her feelings about proceeding, “dismissal is appropriate.”
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
