UK Drops Indecent Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
UK prosecutors have discontinued two indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein from 1996, citing insufficient evidence for conviction. British actress Lysette Anthony, one of the accusers, expressed dismay and called for legal reforms. Weinstein is currently in custody at Rikers Island in New York, awaiting a retrial.
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has discontinued two indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein.
The charges pertained to incidents in London in 1996 against a woman in her 50s, but after a review, CPS determined no realistic prospect of conviction.
The decision has been communicated to all parties, and victims have been encouraged to continue reporting assaults.
British actress Lysette Anthony, one of Weinstein’s accusers, expressed disappointment and called for legal reforms.
Weinstein remains in custody at Rikers Island in New York, awaiting a retrial after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.
The charges pertained to incidents in London in 1996 against a woman in her 50s, but after a review, CPS determined no realistic prospect of conviction.
The decision has been communicated to all parties, and victims have been encouraged to continue reporting assaults.
British actress Lysette Anthony, one of Weinstein’s accusers, expressed disappointment and called for legal reforms.
Weinstein remains in custody at Rikers Island in New York, awaiting a retrial after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.
