Harvey Weinstein was charged Friday with the rape of two more women, Los Angeles County prosecutors said. Weinstein was charged with three counts of rape and three counts of forcible oral copulation involving the two women, the district attorney's office said. Weinstein spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said, "Harvey Weinstein has always maintained that every one of his physical encounters throughout his entire life have been consensual. The new charges mean Weinstein is now charged with 11 felony counts in Los Angeles County, involving five women. WATCH | Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison:Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison 1:41 Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison following his conviction last month for rape and sexual assault.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2020 18:56 UTC