A New York judge has called for convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein to face a retrial before the end of this year over allegations he raped actress Jessica Mann .

In June a mistrial was declared in the case after a jury failed to reach a verdict amid chaotic scenes that saw the foreperson refuse to continue deliberating following what they alleged were threats from a fellow juror. Weinstein denies any wrongdoing in the case.

Newsweek contacted Weinstein's attorney for comment on Thursday via email outside of regular office hours.

Why It Matters

In 2017 a series of sexual assault allegations were made against Weinstein, a celebrated film producer, sparking the global #MeToo movement , which saw a number of prominent men accused of sexual abuse.

Weinstein was convicted of r

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