Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 70, will be charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Wednesday afternoon (June 8) it had been authorised to charge the former film-director which reportedly took place between 31 Jul and 31 August 1996 in the heart of London.
The force added that the alleged victim is now believed to be in her 50s as they updated the public on their latest developments into the investigation.
Once the CPS authorises charges, the suspect must be formally charged by police before the case goes to court.
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PA, 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.
“Charges have been authorised against Harvey Weinstein, 70, following a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.
“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.”
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The dad-of-five is currently serving a prison sentence in New York after he was charged and arrested for rape in May 2018.
He was later found guilty of two of five felonies two years later in February 2020 which led to the star being sentenced to 23 years behind bars.
After five days of deliberation, a jury found Harvey guilty of one count of criminal sexual assault in the first degree and one count of rape in the third degree.
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After the sentence was passed, the former producer said via his legal team that he would be immediately appealing the verdict.
Harvey began serving his lengthy sentence at Wenden Correctional Facility, with the earliest release date currently set at November 9, 2039.
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