Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, already facing retrial on other sex charges, has been indicted on a new sex crime charge stemming from an alleged incident in 2006. This latest accusation, made by a woman who has never publicly spoken out before, adds another layer to the ongoing #MeToo saga surrounding Weinstein.
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on a new sex crime charge, stemming from an alleged assault in 2006. The accuser, who has not gone public, alleges that Weinstein forced oral sex on her in a Manhattan hotel. Weinstein’s lawyer denies the allegations and says his client has no knowledge of the woman. The new charge comes as Weinstein faces a retrial in New York for a previous conviction, which was overturned due to a legal technicality. This latest development further complicates the legal battles surrounding Weinstein, who has become a central figure in the #MeToo movement.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein, already facing a retrial for his 2020 rape conviction, has been indicted on new sexual assault charges in New York. The indictment, which remains under seal, stems from allegations by multiple accusers. Weinstein’s attorneys are seeking separate trials for the new charges and are preparing for the November retrial on the original rape charges.
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for emergency heart surgery after experiencing severe chest pains. This latest health scare comes amid ongoing legal battles, including a planned retrial for sexual assault and rape charges.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will stay in New York to face a retrial on sexual assault charges before being extradited to California to serve a sentence for a separate rape conviction. This decision comes after his 2020 conviction in Manhattan was overturned, and he faces potential new charges in the state.
Harvey Weinstein has been admitted to Bellevue Hospital in New York City after returning from prison. His attorney, Arthur Aidala, said Weinstein is undergoing a battery of tests due to various health issues. Weinstein was moved to the hospital from city jails after a court ruling vacated his previous convictions and ordered a retrial. He will likely return to Rikers Island jail complex once his tests are complete.
New York’s highest court has overturned two 2020 sex crimes convictions against Harvey Weinstein, but the director could face a retrial. The court found that Weinstein’s New York conviction tainted his case in Los Angeles, and his attorneys plan to appeal his California conviction as well.
