Harvey Weinstein indicted again, prosecutors say
A grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein, prosecutors said in court Thursday. The details of the indictment were not unsealed.
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A grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein, prosecutors said in court Thursday. The details of the indictment were not unsealed.
Harvey Weinstein will remain jailed in New York City while the Manhattan DA works to retry his 2020 rape case that was overturned last month.
Reaction has been pouring in after the New York State Court of Appeals overturned the disgraced movie producer's 2020 rape conviction. CBS New York Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
The Hollywood director was accused of sexually assaulting a publicist in 2013.
The case was centered on a woman who said Batali kissed and groped her while she attempted to take a selfie at a Boston bar in 2017.
Though accusations were mounting for decades, a 2019 documentary focused new light on the allegations, giving a voice to his accusers.
Pennsylvania's highest court overturned the conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
The sculpture purposely faces the New York County Criminal Court, where Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape.
The deal, if approved by judges in federal courts, would permit accusers to claim from $7,500 to $750,000 from the $18.8 million settlement.
Harvey Weinstein is spending his birthday in state prison, where he will begin serving 23 years for rape and sexual assault.
The 67-year-old was found guilty of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, but not guilty of two predatory sexual assault counts and first-degree rape.
The former movie producer had been at Bellevue Hospital since his conviction last month on third degree rape and criminal sex act charges.
The outcome of the trial was a milestone in the #MeToo movement, and Haley said it educates about the reality of sexual assault for many victims like her.
Criminal sexual act carries a maximum of 25 years, and rape in the third degree carries a maximum of four years.
The Weinstein case propelled the issue of sexual assault and the #MeToo movement into the national spotlight.
Jane Manning, director of the Women's Equal Justice Project, talks with CBSN New York's Dana Tyler on efforts to help survivors of sexual assault navigate the criminal justice system.
Cheryl Bader teaches criminal law at Fordham University School of Law and has been following the Weinstein case from the beginning. Bader is also a former assistant U.S. attorney.
Jurors sent a note asking if they could be deadlocked on two counts of predatory sexual assault if they're unanimous on the other three lesser charges.
The 67-year-old is charged with raping Jessica Mann inside a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcing a sex act on Mimi Haley in 2006.
The 67-year-old is charged with raping Jessica Mann inside a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcing a sex act on Mimi Haley in 2006.
This morning, the jurors – seven men and five women – asked the judge again for emails from Weinstein relating to one accuser.
As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, the case was in the hands of the jurors by 11:29 a.m. Tuesday.
Weinstein has been found guilty on two of five counts involving accusers Jessica Mann and Mimi Haley in Manhattan.
The fate of Harvey Weinstein rests with a jury of seven men and five women. They'll begin deliberating today after weeks of graphic testimony.
Seven men and five women will begin deliberating Tuesday after weeks of graphic testimony in his rape and sex assault trial.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's John Elliott says conditions will improve over the weekend, with a slight bump in temperatures.
One house on the street was completely demolished and five others were damaged.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to one of the alleged victims on Thursday.
A vehicle flipped on its side in the slick conditions on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The first damp day in weeks is a welcome sign amid brush fires and the drought. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
