Court Case for Harvey Weinstein Ends Without a Decision

May 15, 2026, 17:47
USSociety

Introduction

A jury in New York could not agree if Harvey Weinstein is guilty of a crime. Because of this, the trial ended.

Main Body

This was a new trial for a crime from 2013. A woman named Jessica Mann said Mr. Weinstein forced her to have sex. She said she said no, but he did not stop. Mr. Weinstein's lawyers said the sex was okay. They said the woman lied because she did not get a good job in movies. This is the second time a jury could not decide. On Friday, the jury told the judge they could not agree. Mr. Weinstein is 74 years old. He says he did not commit this crime. Mr. Weinstein is still in prison. He has other crimes in New York and California.

Conclusion

The court still does not have an answer for the crime against Jessica Mann.

Learning

The 'Did Not' Pattern

In this story, we see a lot of people saying things are not true. To reach A2, you need to be able to say something didn't happen in the past.

How it works: did not + action word (base form)

From the text:

  • ...he did not stop.
  • ...she did not get a good job.
  • ...he did not commit this crime.

Crucial Rule: When you use did not, the action word stays simple.

did not stopped →\rightarrow did not stop did not got →\rightarrow did not get

Quick Guide for You: Use this whenever you want to deny an action from yesterday, last year, or 2013.

Vocabulary Learning

court
a building where legal cases are heard
Example:The court heard the evidence about the accident.
case
a legal matter or an instance of something
Example:The case was about a stolen painting.
jury
a group of people who decide a legal case
Example:The jury found the defendant guilty.
trial
a legal proceeding to determine guilt
Example:The trial lasted for three days.
crime
an illegal act
Example:The crime was reported to the police.
woman
an adult female person
Example:The woman spoke to the lawyer.
sex
sexual activity
Example:The case involved allegations of sex.
job
work or employment
Example:She got a job at a film studio.
movies
films
Example:He likes to watch movies.
judge
a person who presides over a court
Example:The judge ruled on the evidence.
prison
a place where criminals are kept
Example:He was sent to prison for the offense.
answer
a response or solution
Example:They still don't have an answer.
new
recent or not old
Example:She bought a new car.
good
of high quality
Example:The movie was good.
second
the number 2 or a period after the first
Example:This is the second time he visits.
time
a point or period
Example:It was a good time to travel.
Friday
a day of the week
Example:We have a meeting on Friday.
old
having lived for many years
Example:He is an old man.
other
different or additional
Example:There are other options.
decision
a conclusion or judgment
Example:The decision was final.