Prosecutors drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein
Prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein in a Manhattan court. The proceedings continue to draw significant media attention as the legal status of the former film producer remains in flux.
Why it matters
This development marks a notable shift in the ongoing high-profile legal proceedings against a central figure of the #MeToo movement.
1 of 5 | Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court Thursday, June 25, 2026 in New York. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
The report is a factual summary of court proceedings provided by a wire service.
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