The sexual assault trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will take place on September 9, three months later than expected, a New York judge said Friday.
New York - The sexual assault trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will take place on 9 September, three months later than expected, a New York judge said Friday.
Weinstein - a catalyst for the #MeToo anti-harassment movement - has been charged over the alleged assaults of two women and faces life in prison if he is convicted at the trial, which could last for five weeks. One of the 67-year-old's lawyers, Jose Baez, welcomed the postponement, saying:"This is going to give us ample opportunity to dig into the case, talk to those people who are coming forward and telling us about other matters that are very helpful to Mr Weinstein's case."
The delay was announced after a four-hour closed-door hearing to decide whether women other than the two accusers could give evidence at the trial. Judge James Burke suggested that his decision on this key point may not be made public until the start of the trial.
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