Harvey Weinstein Evades Indecent Assault Charges in Britain

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to proceed with indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein in Britain due to a lack of realistic prospect of conviction. Weinstein, a central figure in the #MeToo movement, remains in custody in New York and faces additional charges and sentences in both Manhattan and California.

The Crown Prosecution Service announced on Thursday that disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will not face charges of indecent assault in Britain. The decision came due to the lack of realistic prospect of conviction.

In 2022, Weinstein was authorized two charges of indecent assault by the CPS. These charges, however, have now been discontinued. 'We have explained our decision to all parties,' the CPS noted in a statement, encouraging potential victims of sexual assault to still come forward to the police.

Weinstein, a key figure in the #MeToo movement, remains in custody in New York and faces additional trials and sentences, including a 16-year sentence in California for a separate rape conviction. His 2020 Manhattan conviction was thrown out earlier this year due to a judicial error in allowing unrelated testimonies.

(With inputs from agencies.)