• FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2016, file photo, Harvey Weinstein attends amfAR's New York Gala honoring him in New York. Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said in a court filing that federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into the film producer, in addition to a previously disclosed probe by the Manhattan District Attorney. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) Photo: Charles Sykes, Charles Sykes/Invision/AP / Invision
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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2016, file photo, Harvey Weinstein attends amfAR's New York Gala honoring him in New York. Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said in a court filing that federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into the film producer, in addition to a previously disclosed probe by the Manhattan District Attorney. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) less
FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2016, file photo, Harvey Weinstein attends amfAR's New York Gala honoring him in New York. Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said in a court filing that federal prosecutors in New York have ... more
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NYPD chief of detectives, Robert Boyce in 2016.

NYPD chief of detectives, Robert Boyce in 2016.

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More than 40 women have come forward with allegations that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them in years past.
More than 40 women have come forward with allegations that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them in years past.
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Lysette Anthony
Anthony told The Sunday Times that in the 1980s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself while alone in a rental home and grabbed her. She fled. Sometime later, she said Weinstein raped her inside her home and bought her a coat afterward as an apology.
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Lysette Anthony
Anthony told The Sunday Times that in the 1980s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself while alone in a rental home and grabbed her. She fled. Sometime later, she said Weinstein raped her inside her
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Florence Darel
Darel told PEOPLE that in the '90s, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her while his then wife, Eve Chilton, was in the adjacent room.
Florence Darel
Darel told PEOPLE that in the '90s, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her while his then wife, Eve Chilton, was in the adjacent room.
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Dawn Dunning
Dunning told The New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein invited her to a screen test for Miramax at his Manhattan hotel room. When Dunning arrived, Weinstein said he would offer three film contracts if she had a threesome with him.
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Dawn Dunning
Dunning told The New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein invited her to a screen test for Miramax at his Manhattan hotel room. When Dunning arrived, Weinstein said he would offer three film
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Alice Evans
Evans wrote in The Telegraph that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein asked her to go to the hotel bathroom with him so he could fondle her.
Alice Evans
Evans wrote in The Telegraph that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein asked her to go to the hotel bathroom with him so he could fondle her.
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Angie Everhart
Everhart told KLOS that in the 2000s, Harvey Weinstein appeared in her room while she was asleep and masturbated. Weinstein told her not to tell anyone.
Angie Everhart
Everhart told KLOS that in the 2000s, Harvey Weinstein appeared in her room while she was asleep and masturbated. Weinstein told her not to tell anyone.
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Claire Forlani
Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
Claire Forlani
Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
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Judith Godrèche
Godrèche told the New York Times that in 1996, Harvey Weinstein pressed his body against hers and tried to take off her sweater in his hotel room.
Judith Godrèche
Godrèche told the New York Times that in 1996, Harvey Weinstein pressed his body against hers and tried to take off her sweater in his hotel room.
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Trish Goff
Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
Trish Goff
Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
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Eva Green
Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
Eva Green
Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
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Ambra Battilana
The New York Times reported on a 2015 incident in which Harvey Weinstein had grabbed Battilana's breasts and put his hands up her skirt.
Ambra Battilana
The New York Times reported on a 2015 incident in which Harvey Weinstein had grabbed Battilana's breasts and put his hands up her skirt.
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Lauren Holly
Holly told the New York Times that in the late 1990s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself and attempted to proposition her in a hotel room. She was able to flee.
Lauren Holly
Holly told the New York Times that in the late 1990s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself and attempted to proposition her in a hotel room. She was able to flee.
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Jessica Haynes
Haynes wrote on Twitter that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein asked her to do a screen test in a bikini. She refused and lost the job.
Jessica Haynes
Haynes wrote on Twitter that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein asked her to do a screen test in a bikini. She refused and lost the job.
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Minka Kelly
Kelly wrote on her Instagram account that at an unspecified industry party, Harvey Weinstein promised she could live a lavish lifestyle if she would be his girlfriend.
Minka Kelly
Kelly wrote on her Instagram account that at an unspecified industry party, Harvey Weinstein promised she could live a lavish lifestyle if she would be his girlfriend.
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Mia Kirshner
Kirshner wrote to the Globe and Mail that at an unspecified time, Harvey Weinstein had tried to proposition her in exchange for work.
Mia Kirshner
Kirshner wrote to the Globe and Mail that at an unspecified time, Harvey Weinstein had tried to proposition her in exchange for work.
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Myleene Klass
A friend of Klass told The Sun that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein tried to offer her a sex contract at the Cannes Film Festival. Klass declined.
Myleene Klass
A friend of Klass told The Sun that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein tried to offer her a sex contract at the Cannes Film Festival. Klass declined.
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Sarah Ann Masse
Masse told Variety that in 2008, Harvey Weinstein hugged her while wearing just an undershirt and underwear during an interview at his home.
Sarah Ann Masse
Masse told Variety that in 2008, Harvey Weinstein hugged her while wearing just an undershirt and underwear during an interview at his home.
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Natalie Mendoza
Mendoza wrote on her Facebook page that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein groped her. She told him she would punch him if he did not stop.
Natalie Mendoza
Mendoza wrote on her Facebook page that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein groped her. She told him she would punch him if he did not stop.
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Newsom wrote in the Huffington Post that alluded to Harvey Weinstein making aggressive advances towards her at the Peninsula Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Newsom wrote in the Huffington Post that alluded to Harvey Weinstein making aggressive advances towards her at the Peninsula Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
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Sarah Polley
Polley wrote in the New York Times that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her, promising she would have a successful career if she had a "close relationship" with him.
Sarah Polley
Polley wrote in the New York Times that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her, promising she would have a successful career if she had a "close relationship" with him.
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Melissa Sagemiller
Sagemiller told the Huffington Post that multiple times during production of the 2000 film "Get Over It," Harvey Weinstein propositioned her.
Melissa Sagemiller
Sagemiller told the Huffington Post that multiple times during production of the 2000 film "Get Over It," Harvey Weinstein propositioned her.
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Léa Seydoux
Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
Léa Seydoux
Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
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Lauren Sivan
Actor and TV journalist Lauren Sivan told Megyn Kelly that Harvey Weinstein blocked her exit and exposed himself while she was touring the downstairs of a restaurant in New York City.
Lauren Sivan
Actor and TV journalist Lauren Sivan told Megyn Kelly that Harvey Weinstein blocked her exit and exposed himself while she was touring the downstairs of a restaurant in New York City.
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Tara Subkoff
Tara Subkoff told Variety that Weinstein sexually harassed her while attending a 1990s premiere after party for one of her movies.
Tara Subkoff
Tara Subkoff told Variety that Weinstein sexually harassed her while attending a 1990s premiere after party for one of her movies.
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Zoe Brock
Brock (left) wrote in a blog post on Medium that in 1997, Harvey Weinstein took off his clothes and chased her into his hotel bathroom.
Zoe Brock
Brock (left) wrote in a blog post on Medium that in 1997, Harvey Weinstein took off his clothes and chased her into his hotel bathroom.
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Lina Esco
Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
Lina Esco
Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
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Lena Headey
Heady said on Twitter that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein had made some sort of "suggestive" comment or gesture toward her at the Venice Film Festival. Years later, Weinstein tried to direct her toward his hotel room. After rejecting him, she said he grabbed his arm and ordered her not to report the incident to anyone.
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Lena Headey
Heady said on Twitter that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein had made some sort of "suggestive" comment or gesture toward her at the Venice Film Festival. Years later, Weinstein tried to direct her toward
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Marisa Coughlan
Coughlan told The Hollywood Reporter that in 1999, Harvey Weinstein asked her to be his "special friend" and give each other massages.
Marisa Coughlan
Coughlan told The Hollywood Reporter that in 1999, Harvey Weinstein asked her to be his "special friend" and give each other massages.
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Amber Anderson
Anderson wrote on her Instagram page that in 2013, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her for a "personal relationship" in exchange for help with her career. He also tried to put her on his lap.
Amber Anderson
Anderson wrote on her Instagram page that in 2013, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her for a "personal relationship" in exchange for help with her career. He also tried to put her on his lap.
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Larissa Gomes
Gomes told the L.A. Times that in 2000, Harvey Weinstein asked her to lay on his bed with him and her shirt off. He then followed her into a bathroom and began rubbing her shoulders, slowly trying to fondle her chest.
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Larissa Gomes
Gomes told the L.A. Times that in 2000, Harvey Weinstein asked her to lay on his bed with him and her shirt off. He then followed her into a bathroom and began rubbing her shoulders, slowly trying
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Lupita Nyong'o
Nyong'o wrote an essay in The New York Times that in 2011, Harvey Weinstein invited her into his bedroom, propositioned her for a massage and began taking off his pants.
Lupita Nyong'o
Nyong'o wrote an essay in The New York Times that in 2011, Harvey Weinstein invited her into his bedroom, propositioned her for a massage and began taking off his pants.
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Sean Young
Young told the "Dudley and Bob With Matt Show Daily Podcast" that in 1992, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her on the set of the film "Love Crimes."
Sean Young
Young told the "Dudley and Bob With Matt Show Daily Podcast" that in 1992, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her on the set of the film "Love Crimes."
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Heather Kerr
Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
Heather Kerr
Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
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Brit Marling
Marling wrote an essay in The Atlantic that in 2014, Harvey Weinstein asked her to shower with him. She left the room.
Brit Marling
Marling wrote an essay in The Atlantic that in 2014, Harvey Weinstein asked her to shower with him. She left the room.
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Connie Nielsen
Nielsen said in a guest column for Variety that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein put his hand on her thigh at the premiere of the film "The Great Raid."
Connie Nielsen
Nielsen said in a guest column for Variety that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein put his hand on her thigh at the premiere of the film "The Great Raid."
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FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2017, file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, Calif. Law enforcement officials say Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women. The officials say the charges relate to related to a former actress, Lucia Evans, who said Weinstein assaulted her in his New York offices in 2004. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) less
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday to face charges involving at least one of the women who have accused him of sexual assault, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

It would be the first criminal case against Weinstein to come out of the barrage of sexual abuse allegations from scores of women that destroyed his career and set off a national reckoning that brought down other powerful men in what has become known as the #MeToo movement.

The two officials said the criminal case involves allegations by then-aspiring actress Lucia Evans, who told a magazine that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex. She was among the first women to speak out about the 66-year-old film producer. It was unclear whether the case might involve other women who accused Weinstein of attacks.

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The officials spoke Thursday to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the investigation.

A grand jury has been hearing evidence in the case for weeks, and the precise charges against Weinstein weren't immediately known. Weinstein's attorney, Benjamin Brafman, declined to comment, though Weinstein has said repeatedly through his lawyers that he did not have nonconsensual sex with anyone.

Evans told The New Yorker in a story published in October that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex during a daytime meeting at his New York office in 2004, the summer before her senior year at Middlebury College.

"I said, over and over, 'I don't want to do this, stop, don't,' " she told the magazine. "I tried to get away, but maybe I didn't try hard enough. I didn't want to kick him or fight him."

Evans, who is now a marketing consultant, didn't report the incident to police at the time, telling The New Yorker's Ronan Farrow that she blamed herself for not fighting back.

"It was always my fault for not stopping him," she said.

Brafman said in court paperwork filed this month in a bankruptcy proceeding that the allegations that Weinstein forced himself on women were "entirely without merit."

"I am trying my very best to persuade both the federal and state prosecutors that he should not be arrested and or indicted, because he did not knowingly violate the law," Brafman wrote.

Brafman said in the same court filing that he had been informed that Weinstein was a "principal target" of an investigation being conducted by the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has come under enormous public pressure to bring a criminal case. Some women's groups, including the Hollywood activist group Time's Up, accused the Democrat of being too deferential to Weinstein and too dismissive of his accusers.

In March, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took the extraordinary step of ordering the state's attorney general to investigate whether Vance acted properly in 2015 when he decided not to prosecute Weinstein over a previous allegation of unwanted groping, made by an Italian model.

Vance had insisted any decision would be based on the strength of the evidence, not on political considerations. His office declined comment Thursday.

More than 75 women have accused Weinstein of wrongdoing. Several actresses and models accused him of criminal sexual assaults, including film actress Rose McGowan, who said Weinstein raped her in 1997 in Utah, "Sopranos" actress Annabella Sciorra, who said he raped her in her New York apartment in 1992, and the Norwegian actress Natassia Malthe, who said he attacked her in a London hotel room in 2008. Another aspiring actress, Mimi Haleyi, said Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in his New York apartment in 2006.

New York City police detectives said in early November that they were investigating allegations by another accuser, "Boardwalk Empire" actress Paz de la Huerta, who told police in October that Weinstein raped her twice in 2010.

McGowan said she was "in shock" at the news that Weinstein would face charges.

"I still have very guarded hopes. The justice system has been something very elusive. And I hope in this case it works. Because it's all true. None of this was consensual." she said. "I hope this gives hope to victims and survivors everywhere, that we are one step closer to justice. Because one win is a win for all of us. It shows that it can be done."

The statute of limitations for rape in New York was eliminated in 2006, but not for attacks that happened prior to 2001.

Several filed a federal lawsuit claiming his efforts to prey on women and cover up complaints amounted to a criminal enterprise.

Authorities in California and London are also investigating assault allegations. Britain has no statute of limits on rape cases; some of the allegations under investigation there go back to the 1980s.

Harvey and his brother Bob Weinstein started his now-bankrupt company after leaving Miramax, the company they founded in 1979 and which became a powerhouse in '90s indie film with hits like "Pulp Fiction," and "Shakespeare in Love." The Weinstein Co. found success with Oscar winners "The Artist" and "The King's Speech."

Even in a Hollywood where some film producers have long enjoyed outsized power, Weinstein stood out as someone who could make or destroy careers — a factor that kept many of his accusers, and people aware of his problematic conduct with women, from speaking out.

The public allegations against Weinstein helped prompt a broad public reckoning about sexual misconduct.

Major figures in media and politics have lost their jobs or had their reputations tarnished by allegations that they subjected women to unwanted advances or outright assaults. They include TV hosts Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose, comedian Louis C.K, Democratic Sen. Al Franken, chef Mario Batali, casino magnate Steve Wynn and, most recently, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

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Associated Press writer Jocelyn Noveck contributed to this report.