Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Criminal Sex Act Charge

As a cinephile who has followed the sordid tale of Harvey Weinstein for years, I must say that the latest developments in this case have left me with a mix of emotions. On one hand, it’s heartening to see justice being pursued and survivors like Jessica Mann finding their voices and standing up against Weinstein. However, on the other hand, it’s disheartening to witness yet another chapter unfold in a story that has become all too familiar in our industry.


Harvey Weinstein denied the new allegation of a criminal sexual act, which was brought against him in a court indictment from the past week, in New York.

For the first time since his recent heart surgery, the previous film producer made an appearance in a court in Manhattan. Accompanied by courthouse security guards, he was brought in using a wheelchair. On Thursday, Weinstein faced an indictment for another allegation of sexual misconduct during a hearing. The specifics of this new accusation have been kept confidential. Additionally, Weinstein’s attorney Arthur Aidala stated that the producer had come close to death following his emergency heart surgery last week.

Why is he being accused of fresh offenses? It’s possible that their previous case collapsed,” Aidala stated in court on Wednesday, further commenting, “Initially, they had a suspect, but then they seemed to be searching for the evidence instead.

The prosecutors aim to combine the fresh accusation with the existing charges for Weinstein’s impending re-trial, a move that the defense has previously objected to.

In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ruling that his original trial made a mistake by allowing three additional accusers to speak about their own assault claims. These testimonies were biased against Weinstein and didn’t contribute to the charges he was facing; as a result, the court vacated the conviction and ordered a new trial. The tentative date for this new trial was initially November, but it is now looking at an early 2025 schedule.

Jessica Mann, who previously testified against Weinstein in court, has expressed her intention to confront him once more. Following the announcement of the latest charges, she issued a statement commending the indictment.

Today’s fresh criminal accusations against Harvey Weinstein, similar to many before, reveal the discerning nature of this Grand Jury, peeling back his disguise to expose him for who he really is: a ruthless predator deserving of justice for his transgressions. As I stated when Harvey was convicted previously, I’ve regained my voice. I eagerly anticipate employing it further as I confront Harvey once more in court and demonstrate that the worth of my life, something he cannot diminish, is indisputable.

In the year 2022, Weinstein was found guilty in Los Angeles for sexually assaulting an Italian model, resulting in a further 16-year sentence being imposed on him.

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2024-09-18 23:22