Federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into Harvey Weinstein, in addition to a previously disclosed probe by the Manhattan District Attorney, the film producer’s lawyer said in a court filing. Federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into Harvey Weinstein, in addition to a previously disclosed probe by the Manhattan District Attorney, the film producer’s lawyer said in a court filing. Weinstein's lawyer said the film producer was a Weinstein is under criminal investigation in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and London. Two law enforcement officials confirmed that Weinstein has been under federal investigation. Mr Brafman did not immediately return a message from the AP on Wednesday but told The Wall Street Journal that he had met with federal prosecutors “in an attempt to dissuade them from proceeding”.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2018 00:11 UTC