UK prosecutors authorise indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein

Charges relating to 1996 incident involving a woman in London brought following evidence review

Harvey Weinstein. Photograph: AP
Harvey Weinstein. Photograph: AP

British prosecutors said on Wednesday they had authorised charges to be brought against former Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein on two counts of indecent assault against a woman in 1996.

“Charges have been authorised against Harvey Weinstein (70) following a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation,” Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime Division.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.” — Reuters

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