Cases involving six suspects, including Weinstein and Spacey, both of whom have multiple accusers, remain open. In 14 of the closed cases, charges were declined because the allegations were reported too late and thus outside the statute of limitations. She was well treated by task force investigators and the police in what could have been a much tougher process. In documents released by the task force explaining why charges were not brought, some officials simply declare the effort pointless and say little else. Many accusers whose cases were considered by the task force have filed civil lawsuits that may have more staying power.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2018 14:48 UTC