Top Hollywood Mogul producer, Harvey Weinstein has been charged with rape and other sex crimes as he surrendered today to New York City police.
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The disgraced mega-producer who has been accused of numerous of sex offences was charged with one count of first-degree rape, one count of third-degree rape, one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree. These charges are for two incidents — one in 2013 and another in 2004.
A judge set Weinstein’s bond at $10 million. Part of the conditions for his bail is that he also had to surrender his passport and will wear a GPS device.
According to Benjamin Braffman, Weinstein’s lawyer who spoke to reporters, Weinstein plans to enter a not guilty plea saying that he is confident his client will be exonerated. He added that he wants jurors “who are not consumed by the movement,” alluding to #MeToo.
The news of Harvey’s arrest has been greeted with relief and celebrations. One of his accusers, Actress Rose McGowan tweeted, “We got you, Harvey Weinstein, we got you.”
We got you, Harvey Weinstein, we got you
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) May 25, 2018