Criminal Law
An LA Judge Dismisses One of the Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
A Los Angeles County judge has dismissed one of the 11 charges in an indictment of Harvey Weinstein, according to Greg Risling, spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Count five in the indictment — a charge of sexual battery — was the dropped Thursday. Prosecutors say Weinstein committed the alleged crime against a woman in May 2010.
“Mr. Weinstein faces very serious charges. Ten of the 11 counts stand. We are taking appropriate steps so that justice prevails in this case,” said Alex Bastian, special advisor to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
