05 November,2017 02:13 PM IST | | Agencies
In another blow to studio mogul Harvey Weinstein, facing sexual harassment and assault charges, New York Police has confirmed that a female actor, who accused Weinstein of raping her twice in 2010, is credible
In another blow to studio mogul Harvey Weinstein, facing sexual harassment and assault charges, New York Police has confirmed that a female actor, who accused Weinstein of raping her twice in 2010, "is credible".
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According reports, the force's chief of detectives, Robert Boyce, noted that the authorities continue to gather evidence for a possible arrest warrant."If this person was still in New York and it was recent, we would go right away and make the arrest, no doubt. But we're talking about a seven-year-old case and we have to move forward in gathering evidence first," said Boyce.
Adding, "So right now we are gathering evidence. That's where we are in the case right now." This statement comes after the Boardwalk Empire star Paz de la Huerta accused the disgraced mogul of raping her twice during separate encounters in 2010. Boyce's comments offered a significant clue that Weinstein could face criminal charges. It is at least the third Weinstein case New York police has investigated in recent years, and Boyce did not rule out others. Police in Los Angeles and London are also investigating claims against Weinstein.
