Harvey Weinstein Jurors Report Issues: Hung Jury, Bullying, and Tainted Evidence

Jury Deliberations and Challenges

• ⚠️ Jurors in the Harvey Weinstein retrial have reported significant issues during deliberations, which began on Thursday.
• 💬 A note from the jury indicated that "the situation is not good," prompting concern.

Jury Notes and Requests

• ❓ The jury asked for the definition of a hung jury, suggesting potential deadlock.
• 📚 They also requested a readback of expert testimony explaining why a victim might continue a relationship after sexual assault.

Allegations of Juror Misconduct

• 🎭 At least three jurors have separately asked to speak with the judge, with one describing a "high school mentality" and jurors bullying each other.
• 🚫 Concerns were raised that some jurors are discussing evidence not introduced at trial, which the defense argues has tainted the jury.
• 🎬 The defense attorney likened this to a juror returning to a crime scene, emphasizing that such information was specifically kept out by the judge.

Defense Motions and Prosecution Stance

• ⚖️ The defense has repeatedly called for a mistrial based on the alleged jury misconduct and tainted evidence.
• ✅ These motions have been denied multiple times by the judge.
• 🗣️ Attorneys for the accusers, like Gloria Allred, believe the jury's actions are within legal guidelines and deliberations should continue.

Current Status of Deliberations

• 📰 As of day four, deliberations have been quiet, with the jury breaking for lunch without sending further notes.
• ⏳ Deliberations can continue as long as the judge deems appropriate, with the ultimate decision resting with the court.