May trial date set in Harvey Weinstein criminal sexual assault case: court filing

A trial date has been set in Harvey Weinstein’s criminal sex assault case for early May, according to a recent court filing.

But the prospective May 6 date has been used as a basis for Weinstein’s lawyers to ask for a delay in a separate case — a class action suit for a pattern of alleged sexual harassment and assault in Manhattan Federal Court brought by numerous women against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.

“An initial stay of seven months would be appropriate in light of the May trial date,” Weinstein civil lawyer Elior Shiloh wrote in the Monday filing.

The stay “would allow Mr. Weinstein to have a full and fair opportunity to defend himself against the criminal charges,” the attorney added.

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