News Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers fail to get new jury, mistrial in clash after opening statements January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Patrick Ryan and Maria Puente, USA TODAY Comments Off on Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers fail to get new jury, mistrial in clash after opening statements Harvey Weinstein's lawyers tried and failed to get a new jury after opening statements at his sex crimes trial. His lawyer read friendly emails from accusers.