Harvey Weinstein facing UK indecent assault charges

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is facing two criminal charges of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996.
By Margaret Davis
Published 8th Jun 2022, 15:15 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2022, 15:40 BST

The Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday that it had authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge the 70-year-old following a review of evidence gathered by the force.

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS special crime division, said: “The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in August 1996.

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“Charges have been authorised against Harvey Weinstein, 70, following a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 70, who will be charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in August 1996, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Issue date: Wednesday June 8, 2022.Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 70, who will be charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in August 1996, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Issue date: Wednesday June 8, 2022.
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 70, who will be charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in August 1996, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Issue date: Wednesday June 8, 2022.

“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.”

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it is alleged the two offences took place between July 31 and August 31 1996 and the alleged victim is a woman who is now aged in her 50s.