As cameras were rolling, Harvey Weinstein turned himself in this morning to New York Police. He was subsequently arrested on multiple charges, including rape. He was then perp-walked as the cameras were still rolling:
MOMENTS AGO: Harvey Weinstein charged with rape, criminal sex act in attacks on 2 women, NYPD says https://t.co/k65akrlYTv pic.twitter.com/NYoZI1egPp
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) May 25, 2018
Harvey Weinstein leaves a New York police station in cuffs as he heads to court facing charges on allegations of rape. https://t.co/wB7sl45mCz pic.twitter.com/K63W90Idy0
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 25, 2018
And here he is being walked into the court house:
A handcuffed Harvey Weinstein enters New York City courthouse to face criminal charges of rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct. https://t.co/RpvKWvvmAN pic.twitter.com/NVNRqRzsTd
— ABC News (@ABC) May 25, 2018
The full statement from the NYPD on Weinstein’s arrest:
NYPD Statement Regarding Arrest of Harvey Weinstein pic.twitter.com/cur8d4P1JR
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) May 25, 2018
I’m very glad to see Weinstein is facing serious charges. I don’t know how much jail time he could get for these, but I hope it’s at least ten years.
UPDATE:
BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein arraigned on rape, sex assault charges; will post $1 million bail and wear electronic monitor.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 25, 2018