Weinstein Retrial: New Charges, Same Saga

Harvey Weinstein returns to New York court, facing a retrial over sex crime charges tied to the #MeToo movement. Prosecutors seek to merge existing and new allegations for efficiency, while Weinstein's team argues for separate trials. The retrial, tentatively set for November, follows overturned convictions.

Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in a New York courtroom as his retrial on sex crime charges stemming from the #MeToo movement nears. The legal proceeding comes after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 conviction.

Prosecutors are pushing to consolidate existing charges with a new accusation of assault into one trial. They argue this would avoid unnecessary consumption of judicial resources. Weinstein's legal defense, however, contends that the cases should remain distinct, claiming that prosecutors are unjustly expanding scope.

The retrial, initially planned for November 12, could be delayed due to preparation concerns raised by both legal teams. As Weinstein remains in Rikers Island amidst health challenges, the proceedings continue to draw attention due to his role in igniting the global #MeToo movement.

(With inputs from agencies.)