Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to stand trial on rape charges in New York this week.
, Burke ruled that while Sciorra's rape allegation was too old to support a formal charge, also known as falling outside the statute of limitations, prosecutors could use it to bolster their case that Weinstein exhibited a pattern of predatory sexual behavior.
Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek clap for Annabella Sciorra, center, at the 90th Academy Awards on April 3, 2018. All three actresses have spoken out about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct.Those watching in the courtroom will most likely include other women who have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, and potentially public figures affiliated with the Time's Up group.
"If you've been tweeting about the #MeToo movement or Weinstein, that can be looked up easily," Cevallos said, adding that both sides in the case will likely question prospective jurors about their general views on sexual abuse and celebrity culture, among other relevant subjects.
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