Harvey Weinstein once more pleads not responsible to sexual assault costs

By ANI

WASHINGTON: Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has as soon as once more denied the 11 counts of rape and sexual assault costs levelled towards him.

On Monday, Harvey, the wheelchair-bound, had appeared in LA Superior Court for a quick listening to, the place he pleaded not responsible to sex-related felony counts.

According to CNN, throughout the newest courtroom listening to, prosecutors revealed they’re in search of to confess different proof of alleged sexual misconduct at the moment beneath seal.

Weinstein’s defence counsel, Mark Werksman argued that not one of the prosecutors’ allegations have been confirmed thus far and therefore they shouldn’t be allowed in trial. Werksman additionally stated that his consumer can’t stroll or see and desires eye surgical procedure.

Harvey’s subsequent courtroom date is scheduled for October 25.

For the unversed, Harvey was discovered responsible final 12 months in New York of first-degree felony sexual act and third-degree rape. He is serving a 23-year jail sentence in New York, however has been transferred to California for the courtroom hearings currently.