More than half a year after news reports first exposed the accusations of rape and assault against Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced mogul was arrested and marched into court on Friday morning. Weinstein cracked a wide smile for the paparazzi assembled outside NYPD’s 1st Precinct as he walked in, flanked by the two officers holding back his arms.
The charges, to which Weinstein plans to plead not guilty, include first-degree rape, third-degree rape, and first-degree criminal sex act. They stem from two cases, one in 2004, the other in 2013. More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct.
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