Harvey Weinstein retrial on New York rape charges set for November
Al Jazeera
Prosecutors say they are still seeking new claims against the Hollywood film producer.
A New York City judge has tentatively scheduled the start of former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on rape and sexual assault charges for November 12.
Judge Curtis Farber said on Friday that he was open to an earlier start date in September, depending on how pretrial discovery progresses. Weinstein’s lawyers said they want to proceed as soon as possible.
Last week, prosecutors said they anticipated a November retrial and told Farber that they were still actively pursuing new claims against Weinstein.
The new accusers have not been publicly identified, and prosecutors are seeking to shield certain evidence from public view while they prepare to seek a new grand jury.
Arthur Aidala, Weinstein’s lawyer, said at last week’s hearing that it was unfair for prosecutors to seek to add more victims to the case after the conviction was overturned.
