Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault case will move forward.
New York Judge James Burke held a brief court session Thursday after a flurry of court papers in which Weinstein’s lawyers say the case has been “irreparably tainted” by allegations that a police detective acted improperly in the investigation.
After a brief hearing and discussion with the lawyers, that lasted roughly 15 minutes total, the judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.
Prosecutors say there’s ample evidence to move forward to trial.
Weinstein, who denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex, left the courthouse without commenting. Prior to the hearing, he sat in the courtroom looking both serious and tense as it was unclear whether he’d be moving forward with a trial or walking away free of criminal charges. – READ MORE