Harvey Weinstein Faces New Consolidated Trial in New York Courtroom

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 21:00

Harvey Weinstein's legal battles continue as a court approves the consolidation of his sexual assault cases in New York. This pivotal decision minimizes judicial resource expenditure and sets the stage for an impending trial amid serious health concerns for Weinstein.
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Harvey Weinstein Faces New Consolidated Trial in New York Courtroom

Harvey Weinstein's Consolidated Trial

NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York courtroom Wednesday for a hearing ahead of his retrial on rape charges. The judge granted a request from prosecutors to consolidate the two sex crime cases he faces in New York into a single trial. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office argued that holding separate trials would be inefficient and waste judicial resources.

Arguments from Weinstein's Lawyers

Weinstein's lawyers countered these claims, asserting that the prosecutors are attempting to expand the scope of the retrial. Initially, a trial date was set for Nov. 12, but the prosecution has deemed that timeline unrealistic. Wednesday's hearing adjourned without a definitive trial date.

Update on Weinstein's Health

Earlier this week, various outlets reported that the 72-year-old Weinstein was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. A statement provided to CBS News by Weinstein's spokesperson Juda Engelmayer stated that...


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