The Latest: Weinstein judge: No merit in misconduct claims
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on Harvey Weinstein's New York court appearance (all times local):
11 a.m.
The judge overseeing Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case has found there's no merit in defense claims of misconduct by prosecutors and police.
Judge James Burke issued the findings Thursday while declining to dismiss charges against the 66-year-old disgraced Hollywood mogul.
Weinstein's lawyers argued the case had been "irreparably tainted" by a detective's alleged coaching of a potential witness and one of the accusers. They also said the grand jury should have been shown evidence that Weinstein had exchanged friendly emails with two accusers after the alleged attacks.
Prosecutors insist their case is strong.
Defense attorney Benjamin Brafman says he remains confident Weinstein will be "completely exonerated."
Weinstein has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. He has pleaded not guilty and is free on $1 million bail. He left court without commenting.
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10:40 a.m.
Actresses Amber Tamblyn and Marisa Tomei have attended Harvey Weinstein's New York court appearance to lend support for his sexual assault accusers.
Former WNBA President Lisa Borders, who's now CEO of the anti-abuse group Time's Up, said outside court Thursday that Weinstein has "failed in his efforts to avoid accountability for his crimes."
Weinstein's lawyers say the case has been "irreparably tainted" by allegations that a police detective acted improperly in the investigation.
After a brief discussion with attorneys, the judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.
Weinstein's lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, calls it a "technical ruling" and says he's still confident Weinstein will be "completely exonerated."
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10:20 a.m.
Attorney Gloria Allred says there's "still time for other accusers to come forward" in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case.
Allred, who represents one of the disgraced Hollywood mogul's accusers, spoke outside a Manhattan courthouse Thursday after a judge allowed Weinstein's case to move forward.
She says anyone "who might have relevant evidence" in the case "should do their duty."
Weinstein's lawyers say the case has been "irreparably tainted" by allegations that a police detective acted improperly in the investigation.
After a brief discussion with the lawyers, the judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.
Weinstein's lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, calls it a "technical ruling" and says he's still confident Weinstein will be "completely exonerated."
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10 a.m.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says he's still confident the disgraced Hollywood mogul will be "completely exonerated."
Benjamin Brafman spoke outside a Manhattan courthouse Thursday after a judge allowed Weinstein's sexual assault case to move forward.
Weinstein's lawyers say the case has been "irreparably tainted" by allegations that a police detective acted improperly in the investigation.
After a brief discussion with the lawyers, the judge denied a motion to dismiss the case. Brafman called it a "technical ruling on the law."
Prosecutors say there's ample evidence to move forward to trial.
Weinstein, who denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex, is putting on his fiercest campaign yet to get the case thrown out.
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9:55 a.m.
A New York judge has allowed Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case to move forward.
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 discussion with the lawyers, 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, is putting on his fiercest campaign yet to get the case thrown out.
He left the courthouse without commenting.
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9:20 a.m.
Harvey Weinstein has arrived at the New York courthouse where a judge is overseeing an important hearing in his sexual assault case.
Weinstein didn't speak Thursday as he strode past journalists lined up outside the Manhattan courthouse.
Judge James Burke is holding the hearing 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.
Prosecutors say there's ample evidence to move forward to trial.
Weinstein, who denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex, is putting on his fiercest campaign yet to get the case thrown out.
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1 a.m.
Harvey Weinstein is due in court in New York as a judge decides on the future of his sexual assault case, which has been clouded by allegations that police acted improperly in the investigation that led to his arrest.
Judge James Burke is expected to rule Thursday after a flurry of court papers in which Weinstein's lawyers say the case has devolved into chaos.
Prosecutors say there's ample evidence to move forward to trial.
Weinstein is putting on his fiercest campaign yet to get the case thrown out.
His lawyers say the case was "irreparably tainted" by a detective's alleged coaching of a potential witness and one of Weinstein's accusers.
Weinstein denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
