It’s official. Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape charges. This doesn’t come as a surprise, but it’s a sign that justice may be served for once.
Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and criminal sexual act in the first degree, according to a statement from Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
The former movie mogul, who decided not to testify, could face more than 37 years behind bars if he’s found guilty.
Weinstein turned himself in last Friday and agreed to surrender his passport and be fitted with a GPS monitoring device. He posted $1 million bail in cash, his lawyer Benjamin Brafman said.
“This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement. “Our office will try this case not in the press, but in the courtroom where it belongs.”
BREAKING: Manhattan DA: Grand jury indicts Harvey Weinstein in rape case.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 30, 2018
BREAKING: DA: Grand jury indicts Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree – @Tom_Winter
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 30, 2018
JUST IN: A New York City grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein on rape charges, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office https://t.co/rEuRplkjNc pic.twitter.com/eAm2LwvoHZ
— CNN (@CNN) May 30, 2018
Harvey Weinstein was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act in connection with allegations by two women.
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— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 31, 2018
May justice be served.
h/t Fox News