Harvey Weinstein Faces New Sexual Assault Probes in Manhattan Amid Health Struggles and Legal Delays
July 9, 2024Harvey Weinstein, 72, may face new sexual assault charges in Manhattan as prosecutors investigate fresh allegations.
Weinstein's previous conviction was overturned due to testimony errors, leading to a likely retrial in the fall.
No new charges have been filed yet, but additional witnesses may emerge.
A procedural hearing is scheduled for July 19.
Weinstein is currently serving a 16-year sentence in Los Angeles for separate sexual assault charges.
He faces a total of 39 years in prison from separate rape trials in New York and California, which are not concurrent.
Weinstein's attorney claims prosecutors are using delay tactics.
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