Topline
Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to committing a criminal sex act, according to multiple outlets, the latest charge in New York against the disgraced Hollywood producer, which was brought in a new grand jury indictment after an earlier conviction was overturned.
The disgraced Hollywood producer was previously convicted of sexual assault and rape charges in New … [+]
Key Facts
Weinstein is charged with one count of criminal sex act in the first degree, though details of the allegations were not immediately available, CNN reported.
Prosecutors announced a new grand jury indictment against Weinstein last week, though it remained sealed until his arraignment as the 72-year-old recovered from an emergency heart surgery.
A grand jury reportedly heard evidence of up to three alleged assaults involving Weinstein that took place between the mid-2000s and 2016, though it’s not known whether those claims were included in the indictment.
Juda Engelmayer, a representative for Weinstein, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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What To Watch For
Weinstein is scheduled to return to court for another hearing on Oct. 2. Prosecutors also have requested the new charge be folded into Weinstein’s retrial on criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape charges. Judge Chris Farber indicated he would rule whether to do so early next month, according to the Associated Press. A retrial is scheduled for Nov. 12.
This is a developing story.
