Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Postponed to Next Year, Defense Seeks Private Investigator to Bolster Case
Los Angeles — The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who fell from grace amid sprawling allegations of sexual misconduct, has been rescheduled for the upcoming year. The delay stems from Weinstein’s defense team’s strategy to introduce new evidences in the case, which includes plans to employ a private investigator. Weinstein, 70, faces charges in Los Angeles after dozens of women came forward with accusations ranging from inappropriate behavior to rape, marking him as a central figure in the #MeToo movement that swept through the entertainment industry and beyond. His retrial was initially … Read more