Summary of Weinstein pleads not guilty after being indicted on new sex crime charge in New York
Summary of Weinstein pleads not guilty after being indicted on new sex crime charge in New York
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a new sex crime charge in New York, accused of forcing oral sex on a woman. His lawyer stated Weinstein "never forced himself on anyone." The new accusation, from the mid-2000s to 2016, led to an additional indictment. Weinstein, awaiting retrial post an overturned conviction, is recovering from surgery and remains in hospital. Prosecutors aim to include the new charges in the retrial, but Weinstein's defense wants a separate case. The trial is tentatively set for Nov. 12, pending scheduling discussions.
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Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a new sex crime charge in New York, as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case.
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Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a new sex crime charge in New York, accused of forcing oral sex on a woman. His lawyer stated Weinstein "never forced himself on anyone." The new accusation, from the mid-2000s to 2016, led to an additional indictment. Weinstein, awaiting retrial post an overturned conviction, is recovering from surgery and remains in hospital. Prosecutors aim to include the new charges in the retrial, but Weinstein's defense wants a separate case. The trial is tentatively set for Nov. 12, pending scheduling discussions.