21-02-2020 22:04 via ocregister.com

Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts

By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK
NEW YORK — Jurors deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial indicated Friday that they are deadlocked on the most serious charges, but the judge told them to keep trying.
In a note sent to the judge during their lunch break, jurors asked if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges.
After consulting with prosecutors and Weinstein’s lawyers, Judge Jame
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