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.
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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.
Ida Ann Lorenzo, dubbed the ‘Utah Karen,’ has been charged with a Class A battery charge for pulling down the mini skirt of a teenage girl in a crowded restaurant. The incident occurred at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in St George, Utah, on Saturday night and was captured on video. Lorenzo claimed she would call Child Protective Services if she saw the girl’s pubic hair again, and later stated she planned to file an indecent exposure report. She was booked into Purgatory Correctional Facility but has since been released.