NYC prosecutors intend to bring new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein ahead of retrial

Manhattan prosecutors say they intend to bring new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein as they anticipate a November retrial for the disgraced media mogul. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said in court Tuesday that prosecutors are actively pursuing claims of rape that occurred in Manhattan within the statute of limitations. She said some potential survivors that were not ready to step forward during Weinstein’s first New York trial have indicated they are now willing to testify. But Weinstein’s lawyer complained the investigation was simply a delay tactic. The 72-year-old has maintained that any sexual activity was consensual.