more-inDisgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and first-degree criminal sexual act, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said. Weinstein was arraigned last week on the same charges, seven months after women began to come forward with stories alleging sexual harassment, molestation and rape by the producer, reported Deadline. “A Grand Jury has voted to indict Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr said. “This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged. Weinstein, who intends to plead not guilty, remains free after posting a USD 1 million cash bail.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2018 06:22 UTC