The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has discontinued the indecent assault charges in the UK against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, writes BBC News.
The CPS concluded there was "no longer a realistic prospect of conviction" after reviewing the evidence.
In 2022, Weinstein was charged with two counts of indecent assault in London related to alleged incidents from 1996 involving a woman now in her 50s.
Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS’s special crime division, emphasized their responsibility to review cases and shared their decision with all parties. He also encouraged victims of sexual assault to report incidents, ensuring prosecutions are pursued when legal standards are met.
Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in New York, though his conviction was overturned on appeal, leading to a retrial. He is also appealing a 16-year sentence from a separate trial in California.
100 accusations against Weinstein
Weinstein’s downfall has been central to the #MeToo movement, with over 100 individuals accusing him of misconduct dating back to the 1970s.
His convictions have had a significant impact on holding powerful men accountable for sexual abuse.
Weinstein, who co-founded Miramax and produced Oscar-winning films like Shakespeare in Love and Pulp Fiction, has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he was framed.
In 2020, he was stripped of his honorary CBE for his contributions to British cinema.
