NYPD Opens Criminal Investigation Into Harvey Weinstein
Following two damning exposés alleging decades of sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein, the New York Police Department is reportedly opening a criminal investigation in the beleaguered film producer.
“Based on information referenced in published news reports the NYPD is conducting a review to determine if there are any additional complaints relating to the Harvey Weinstein matter,” the NYPD told the Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “No filed complaints have been identified as of this time and as always, the NYPD encourages anyone who may have information pertaining to this matter to call the CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.”
Two separate investigative reports about Weinstein’s alleged misconduct from both the New Yorker and the New York Times were published in the last week. More than two dozen women have come forward alleging that they were harassed or sexually assaulted by Weinstein, who has since been fired from his company. Amid claims that the allegations of misconduct came as “an utter surprise” to the Weinstein Company, the New York Times reported Wednesday that its board was made aware of several of his settlements with women in 2015.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Police are not yet investigating Weinstein.
Weinstein, 65, reportedly departed Los Angeles this week for treatment at a rehabilitation center in Arizona, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. As he was leaving his daughter’s Los Angeles home Wednesday evening, Weinstein told reporters that he was “not doing OK” and that “we all make mistakes.”
Weinstein’s wife of ten years Georgina Chapman, 41, announced Tuesday that she was leaving her husband, with whom she has two children.
“My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions. I have chosen to leave my husband,” she said in a statement to People. “Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time.”
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