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A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire after the jury deadlocked during deliberations. The fire was described as deadly, but no conviction was reached due to the mistrial.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced he will not pursue a fourth retrial of Harvey Weinstein’s rape charge involving Jessica Mann, citing her decision not to testify again. The case has resulted in two mistrials and three prior jury trials over eight years, with Bragg emphasizing a survivor-centered approach in his statement.

Chris Brown faced a $90 million lawsuit from a housekeeper who claimed she was mauled by his dog. The case was declared a mistrial.