Current:Home > StocksHarvey Weinstein Indicted on New Sexual Assault Charges in New York After Overturned Conviction -CapitalWay
Harvey Weinstein Indicted on New Sexual Assault Charges in New York After Overturned Conviction
View
Date:2025-04-13 18:30:05
Harvey Weinstein is facing more legal trouble.
The disgraced film producer has been indicted by a New York City grand jury on new sexual assault charges, prosecutors announced during a Sept. 12 court hearing, according to NBC News.
The new indictment is under seal, prosecutor Nicole Blumberg stated per the outlet and no further specifics are known. The trial date is set for Nov. 12.
Weinstein was not present in court for the hearing, which comes days after he was taken from Rikers Island jail and hospitalized for emergency heart surgery. According to NBC News, his arraignment will be finalized after he recovers from his health battle.
E! News has reached out to Weinstein's attorneys for comment and has not yet heard back.
The latest charges brought against the 72-year-old comes after the New York Court of Appeals announced in April that Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction had been overturned, ordering a new trial for the producer, who was previously sentenced to 23 years in prison in the case.
In the decision previously obtained by E! News, the state's highest court noted that the "trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because that testimony served no material non-propensity purpose."
At the time, Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala told the New York Times the development was "not just a victory for Mr. Weinstein, but for every criminal defendant in the state of New York, and we compliment the Court of Appeals for upholding the most basic principles that a criminal defendant should have in a trial."
However, a Manhattan DA spokesperson told NBC News at the time, "We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."
In addition to receiving 20 years in prison with five years of post-release supervision for criminal sexual act in the first degree, Weinstein was also sentenced to three years in prison with five years of post-release supervision for rape in the third degree, NBC News reported at the time and was ordered to serve these sentences consecutively.
Three years later, in February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced by a Los Angeles jury separately to 16 years in prison for one count of forcible rape and two counts of sexual assault.
(E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (5124)
Related
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Lenny Kravitz tells Gayle King about his insecurities: I still have these moments
- Gen Z is redefining what workers should expect from their employers. It's a good thing.
- Lenny Kravitz tells Gayle King about his insecurities: I still have these moments
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Forecasters warn Oklahoma may see dangerous tornadoes as Texas bakes in record heat
- NASA says Boeing's Starliner crew capsule safe to fly as is with small helium leak
- 2024 Monaco Grand Prix: F1 schedule, how to watch, and odds for race winner
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- Rare blue-eyed cicada spotted during 2024 emergence at suburban Chicago arboretum
Ranking
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- WNBA heads to Toronto with first international team as league expands
- NCAA athlete-pay settlement could mean 6-figure paychecks for top college players
- Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Drowning is a top cause of death for young children. Here's what parents should know.
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Kyle Richards Has Been Using This Lip Gloss for 15 Years
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver discusses fate of ‘Inside the NBA’ amid TV rights battle
Recommendation
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming
Judge in Hunter Biden's gun case makes rulings on evidence ahead of June trial
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
Every death imperils their species. 2024 already holds triumph and tragedy.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
List of winners at the 77th Cannes Film Festival