Former film producer, Harvey Weinstein, has again pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of rape and sexual assault on Monday.
Back in July, Weinstein pleaded not guilty to those exact charges after being extradited to Los Angeles. A new indictment was brought against him in August so that he could still be held accountable for a charge that had been dismissed due to the statute of limitations expiring.
Prosecutors filed a motion Monday asking the court to allow Weinstein’s accusers to testify at trial to support the five women whose claims relate to the 11 counts. The motion was filed under seal; however, prosecutors had said they’d ask that 10-12 such “prior bad acts” witnesses be permitted to testify.
Weinstein’s attorney also filed a motion to dismiss the entire case. He argued that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to the grand jury and relied on faulty expert testimony.
Weinstein’s defense was previously successful in getting a count of sexual battery by restraint dismissed due to the statute of limitations. However, prosecutors were able to restore the charge by returning to the grand jury. The defense has 30 days to try to get the charge dismissed.
A hearing will be held on December 8.
