Harvey Weinstein to face indecent assault charges in London

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Authorities in London have authorized two charges of indecent assault against Harvey Weinstein. Police said the alleged offenses against the woman, now in her 50s, took place during July and August 1996. "The CPS has authorized the Metropolitan Police to charge Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in August 1996," Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said.  "Charges have been authorized against Harvey Weinstein, 70, following a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation." Authorities in London have authorized indecent assault charges be brought against Harvey Weinstein. (Seth Wenig) "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial." After revelations about Weinstein emerged in 2017, British police said they were investigating multiple allegations of sexual assault against Weinstein that reportedly took place between the 1980s and 2015.

Unlike many other countries, Britain does not have a statute of limitations for rape or sexual assault. The former film producer is currently serving out a 23-year prison sentence. (Etienne Laurent/Pool/AFP) Weinstein is currently serving out his 23-year prison sentence after being convicted of third-degree rape against Jessica Mann and one count of a criminal sexual act in the first degree against Mimi Haley.