Harvey Weinstein to face more sexual assault charges?
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein
could face more sexual assault charges – this time on the other side of the US
in Los Angeles.
It has been claimed that Weinstein could
soon be in court in California as Los Angeles County District Attorney has
eight cases relating to Weinstein under review.
One source tells that there is enough evidence in one case, at least, to file criminal charges.TMZ
Meanwhile, Weinstein previously described
himself as a “forgotten man” and he believes he “pioneered”
women in film three decades ago.
In the bizarre , he said: “I feel like the forgotten man. I made more movies directed by women and about women than any filmmaker, and I’m talking about 30 years ago. I’m not talking about now when it’s vogue. I did it first! I pioneered it! It all got eviscerated because of what happened. My work has been forgotten.”December interview
Weinstein recently underwent back surgery
in a three-hour procedure to ease his pain. He underwent a bilateral
laminectomy, which is better known as decompression surgery and sees the spinal
canal enlarged to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
The surgery is said to have gone well and
Weinstein is recovering and hopeful he’ll be without pain when his criminal
trial starts on January 6.
Weinstein’s lawyer, Donna Rotunno, revealed
in a statement: “I was dismayed to see all the coverage incorrectly
stating that Mr. Weinstein was trying to garner sympathy at his court
appearance. Prior to entering the court, he wanted to leave the walker in the
car, so it did not appear that he was looking for sympathy as he is not. The
press surrounding his physical condition is mean spirited and false.”
Weinstein, who has denied all charges made against him, is awaiting trial in New York City on five different charges including predatory sexual assault, a criminal sex act, and rape.