September 18th 2024.
In a recent court appearance, Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer, declared his innocence to one count of criminal sex act in the first degree. This comes after a grand jury indicted him earlier this month. Weinstein, who appeared in a wheelchair and dressed in a suit, was medically cleared to attend the hearing after undergoing an emergency procedure on his heart and lungs in recent weeks.
The unsealing of the indictment occurred last Thursday, during a court hearing, and was officially revealed on Wednesday. The delay in unsealing the indictment was due to Weinstein's health concerns, as the 72-year-old was not able to attend the hearing at the time.
According to CNN, prosecutors in New York have been presenting the case to the grand jury since August. This new indictment comes after Weinstein's previous conviction in 2020 for first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison, but the New York Court of Appeals overturned the conviction in April, citing violations of his constitutional rights during the trial.
A retrial for the 2020 charges is scheduled to begin on November 12. This new indictment has been motioned to be consolidated with the upcoming retrial, which Weinstein's attorneys initially opposed. They have until September 24 to respond to the motion.
Currently, Weinstein remains in prison while appealing a separate conviction from 2022 in Los Angeles. He was found guilty on three sexual assault charges and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
The next hearing for Weinstein is scheduled for October 2. For the latest updates on this case, you can follow our WhatsApp channel for breaking news, updates on celebrities, and sports. Rest assured, your private details will be kept safe as there are no comments or algorithms on this platform.
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