Harvey Weinstein is expected to appear in a Manhattan court next week, according to authorities, marking the disgraced movie mogul’s first appearance since a New York appeals court hearing. Overturned his 2020 rape and assault conviction on Thursday,
Weinstein is expected in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 1, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
The appearance could reveal new information about whether the former film producer will be tried again in the state.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office suggested Thursday it would seek another trial, but did not confirm.
A spokesperson for the office of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said, “We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault.” told Independent,
Weinstein is expected in the coming days Have been taken From Mohawk Correctional Facility to a New York City-area facility as prosecutors consider a retrial.
If he is not retried in New York, the former film producer will likely be taken to a prison in California, where he is being held. convicted in 2022 A 2013 case of rape, forced oral sex and sexual penetration involving an Italian actress.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information,