The disgraced mogul was indicted for several sex crimes, including one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force, and sexual battery by restraint.
Disgraced Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein was charged in Los Angeles on Monday with several sex crimesfor sex crimes against two different women — resulting in one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force, and sexual battery by restraint. The charges stem from two separate incidents that allegedly took place over a two-day period in February 2013.
“We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then commit violent crimes against them. I want to commend the victims who have come forward and bravely recounted what happened to them. It is my hope that all victims of sexual violence find strength and healing as they move forward,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a statement.
NEW: Harvey Weinstein charged with rape, other sex crimes, LA district attorney announces: "We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then committed violent crimes against them."
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