Could Harvey Weinstein Go to Jail? What's Next in Hollywood Sex-Assault Scandal

[steve2470]

http://people.com/movies/harvey-weinstein-jail-time-legal-experts-sexual-misconduct-allegations/

The mounting allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Harvey Weinstein could have major legal ramifications for the Hollywood mogul, from civil suits to criminal charges.

In accounts in the New York Times, the New Yorker and elsewhere, more than 20 women have spoken out against the producer, with allegations including rape, forced oral sex, groping and harassment. The alleged incidents took place over multiple decades and in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Cannes. (“Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein,” his spokesperson said Tuesday.)

The women involved could seek criminal charges or pursue civil lawsuits against Weinstein, legal experts say — but both carry very specific statutes of limitations.

“It depends when it happened,” says New York criminal defense attorney Stuart Slotnick of the alleged misconduct and assault. “If a woman comes forward and says this happened on this date and it’s within the statute of limitations, there is a likelihood that a prosecutor will look at it and take the case. The statute of limitations in New York used to be five years but it was extended in many cases because of different circumstances.

[MattP]

1. Why's he going to Europe for therapy?

Wonder if he ever comes back

[leftstreet]

2. Rich people go to therapy. The rest go to jail

[Laffy Kat]

3. Don't be silly.

Rich white guys going to jail for sexual assault.