Weinstein turns self in, posts bail
Disgraced producer arraigned in New York
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been released on $1 million bail, following his arraignment Friday.
He was charged in Manhattan court with rape, criminal sex act and other sex charges stemming from encounters with two women.
Accused by more than 80 women, Weinstein surrendered to the New York Police Department and Manhattan District Attorney’s office Friday morning.
At the arraignment, Weinstein agreed to wear an electronic monitoring device, paid for at his own expense.
Weinstein was instructed he could only travel in New York state and Connecticut. Should he desire to go to another state, he has to seek permission. Weinstein has received a grand jury notice and by May 30 will opt to testify or not.
The victim has received an order of protection and will be identified to the court, prosecution and defense but will otherwise remain anonymous.
The next hearing is scheduled for July 30.
Weinstein turned himself in at NYPD’s 1st Precinct about 7:30 a.m ET. Carrying books the AP identified as Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution
and Elia Kazan about the stage and film director in his right hand, Weinstein was noticeably struggling to walk. He hobbled into the precinct.
Weinstein left the station before 9 a.m. in handcuffs, headed to court for his arraignment.
As Weinstein headed into the courthouse, the Associated Press reported, he was questioned by the crowd. “You sorry, Harvey?” someone shouted. The question “What can you say?” was also raised. In reply, Weinstein softly shook his head and answered, “No.”
Weinstein has consistently denied any allegations of non-consensual sex. His lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said Friday that he would fight to get the charges dismissed, saying they’re factually unsupported and constitutionally flawed.
Brafman issued a statement to USA TODAY reiterating his client’s stance and saying Weinstein“fully expects to be exonerated.”
Police expressed their gratitude to Weinstein’s accusers. “The NYPD thanks these brave survivors for their courage to come forward and seek justice,” a statement said.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. also thanked the claimants for their courage in a statement shared to Twitter on Friday.
“Thank you to the brave survivors who have come forward, our office’s tireless prosecutors, and our dedicated partners at @NYPDNews,” he shared before urging those with additional accounts or information to reach out.