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Updated 6:36 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2018
FILE - In this May 25, 2018 file photo, Harvey Weinstein listens during a court proceeding in New York. Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges. A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday, May 30, says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool) less
FILE - In this May 25, 2018 file photo, Harvey Weinstein listens during a court proceeding in New York. Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and ... more
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FILE- In this May 10, 2018 file photo, New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance gestures while responding to a question during a news conference in New York. Vance has been under a microscope over his office's handling of past sex assault cases involving powerful men. The DA has been shadowed by a 2011 sex case that he ultimately dropped, involving former International Monetary Fund director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. less
FILE- In this May 10, 2018 file photo, New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance gestures while responding to a question during a news conference in New York. Vance has been under a microscope over his ... more
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Harvey Weinstein, second left, is loaded into an unmarked vehicle while leaving the first precinct of the New York City Police Department after turning himself to authorities following allegations of sexual misconduct, Friday, May 25, 2018, in New York. less
Harvey Weinstein, second left, is loaded into an unmarked vehicle while leaving the first precinct of the New York City Police Department after turning himself to authorities following allegations of sexual ... more
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FILE- In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, actress Rose McGowan speaks at the inaugural Women's Convention in Detroit. McGowan said Thursday, May 24, 2018, she’s “still in shock” that Harvey Weinstein will finally be appearing in court in New York City, and she sees it as a win for all of the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. McGowan was one of Weinstein’s earliest accusers. She says he raped her more than 20 years ago. less
FILE- In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, actress Rose McGowan speaks at the inaugural Women's Convention in Detroit. McGowan said Thursday, May 24, 2018, she’s “still in shock” that Harvey Weinstein will ... more
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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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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
... moreFlorence 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
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Darel told PEOPLE that in the '90s, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her while his then wife, Eve Chilton, was in the adjacent room.
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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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
... moreAlice 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
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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.
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
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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.
Claire Forlani
Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
Claire Forlani
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Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
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
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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.
Trish Goff
Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
Trish Goff
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Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
Eva Green
Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
Eva Green
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Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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Kirshner wrote to the Globe and Mail that at an unspecified time, Harvey Weinstein had tried to proposition her in exchange for work.
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
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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.
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
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Masse told Variety that in 2008, Harvey Weinstein hugged her while wearing just an undershirt and underwear during an interview at his home.
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
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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.
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
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Newsom wrote in the Huffington Post that alluded to Harvey Weinstein making aggressive advances towards her at the Peninsula Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
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
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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.
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
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Sagemiller told the Huffington Post that multiple times during production of the 2000 film "Get Over It," Harvey Weinstein propositioned her.
Léa Seydoux
Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
Léa Seydoux
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Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
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
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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.
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
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Tara Subkoff told Variety that Weinstein sexually harassed her while attending a 1990s premiere after party for one of her movies.
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
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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.
Lina Esco
Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
Lina Esco
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Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
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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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
... moreMarisa 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
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Coughlan told The Hollywood Reporter that in 1999, Harvey Weinstein asked her to be his "special friend" and give each other massages.
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
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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.
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.
lessLarissa Gomes
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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
... moreLupita 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
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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.
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
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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."
Heather Kerr
Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
Heather Kerr
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Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
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
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Marling wrote an essay in The Atlantic that in 2014, Harvey Weinstein asked her to shower with him. She left the room.
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
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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."
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on a New York rape case against Harvey Weinstein (all times local):
6:15 p.m.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the former film producer will "vigorously defend" himself after being indicted on rape and other sex crime charges, which he strongly denies.
Attorney Benjamin Brafman says he'll ask a court to dismiss the indictment.
A grand jury handed it up Wednesday, hours after Brafman said Weinstein had decided not to testify before the secret panel.
Brafman said there wasn't enough time to prepare because Weinstein learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday.
The lawyer also said "political pressure" made an indictment unavoidable.
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The Hollywood producer was arrested last week on charges of rape and criminal sex act but the New York District Attorney's office may have a difficult time convicting Weinstein, says former U.S. prosecutor Jonna Spilbor.
Media: Cheddar TVManhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. says the indictment brings Weinstein "another step closer to accountability."
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5:30 p.m.
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul "another step closer to accountability."
The indictment came hours after Weinstein's lawyers said he'd decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn't enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein's lawyers also said "political pressure" on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
11:45 a.m.
Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
11:30 a.m.
Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven't immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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