Harvey Weinstein was hauled before a Manhattan judge Friday morning to face felony charges of rape and criminal sex act against two women.
The accused serial sexual predator was cuffed from behind and showed no emotion during the proceeding in Manhattan Criminal Court, which was packed with media.
“Your honor, the defendant is before the court charged with two violent B felonies for two separate violent sexual assaults against two women,” said top Manhattan prosecutor Joan Illuzzi. “The charges here today are the result of months of investigations. The defendant used his position, money and power into positions where he was able to violate them sexually. We encourage others to come forward.”
Weinstein, 66, did not enter a plea.
He is accused of forcing then-aspiring actress Lucia Evans to perform oral sex in 2004 and raping a second unknown woman on March 18, 2013, at the DoubleTree hotel on Lexington Avenue in Midtown.
The fallen film producer’s lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, told the judge that the defense had handed over a check for $1 million for Weinstein to be released on bail.
As part of the conditions of his release, Weinstein turned over his passport and will undergo GPS monitoring. He can only travel in New York state and Connecticut — and will have to seek approval from prosecutors to travel elsewhere.
His next court appearance is July 30, where he’ll likely learn if he’s been indicted.
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