Harvey Weinstein faces LA rape charge, as New York trial gets under way

Disgraced Hollywood producer faces new charges of rape and sexual assault

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Harvey Weinstein leaves New York Supreme Court this week following a bail hearing
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Harvey Weinstein has been charged with rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles on the same day he appeared in court in New York to stand trial in a separate rape case.

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