Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers and Los Angeles prosecutors have agreed to postpone extradition proceedings that would send the imprisoned former film producer from New York to California to face sexual assault charges, citing the coronavirus pandemic.
Weinstein, who is serving a 23-year prison sentence on convictions for rape and sexual assault against two women, made a brief appearance Friday in a Buffalo courtroom via video conference from prison.
The extradition hearing was postponed to Dec. 11. RELATED: Court Says Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein For Sexual Harassment The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office agreed to the delay because of the pandemic, a spokesman said.
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