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Film producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted this week in Manhattan on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act.  The indictments relate to incidents that occurred in 2004 and 2013 involving two women who have not been identified.  Weinstein currently is free on $1 million cash bail, and has surrendered his passport and is wearing an electronic monitoring device.  Weinstein’s attorney said that he plans to enter a plea of not guilty and expects an acquittal if the case goes to trial.  Dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, and the allegations against him were the genesis of the broad and ongoing #MeToo movement against sexual assault and harassment.  Keep reading for more news.

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