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Harvey Weinstein Faces Potential New Indictment from Manhattan Grand Jury

Prosecutors present evidence of additional sexual assault allegations as Weinstein's retrial approaches.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for a pretrial hearing, following his overturned sex crimes conviction, in New York City, July 19, 2024. Weinstein may face new sexual assault charges ahead of his retrial, Manhattan prosecutors said July 9, 2024. Authorities are investigating "additional violent sexual assaults" allegedly carried out by Weinstein that are not subject to a statute of limitations, assistant district attorney Nicole Blumberg said.
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Overview

  • A Manhattan grand jury is considering new charges against Weinstein, with a decision expected by Friday.
  • The new allegations involve three women and incidents dating from 2005 to 2016.
  • Weinstein's defense team was informed of the grand jury proceedings in August.
  • Weinstein remains in prison, appealing a separate conviction in Los Angeles.
  • Prosecutors aim to combine any new charges with Weinstein's upcoming retrial in November.