Weinstein Faces New Charges Before November Retrial

Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan court on Tuesday, where prosecutors announced they are investigating new sexual assault allegations and plan to seek a new indictment. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg emphasized that some victims who were previously unwilling to testify are now prepared to come forward. The retrial, likely to begin in November, follows the New York Court of Appeals' decision to overturn Weinstein's 2020 conviction due to the inclusion of testimonies from women not directly involved in the charges. Weinstein's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, criticized the delays and argued that Weinstein's deteriorating health in prison necessitates an expedited trial. Weinstein, who maintains his innocence, remains in custody at Rikers Island and faces additional convictions and a 16-year sentence from a 2022 Los Angeles trial.