Barely a month before the trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer has to accept a higher bail to stay on the loose. After the prosecutors had complained numerous violations of Weinstein while wearing the electronic Fußfessel, the New York court ruled in accordance with consistent media reports, to pay Weinstein a deposit of five million dollars. Previously, the bail had been at one million.
Specifically, the prosecutors accused Weinstein that he had been in a radio hole several times, so that the contact with the ankle bracelet was demolished. In addition, it happened that Weinstein had left an important part of the device at home and therefore it did not work. Weinstein's lawyers, on the other hand, had spoken of "technical errors".
The 67-year-old came to court in Manhattan with a walker. He had recently been seen limping and leaning on helpers. According to the magazine "Variety" Weinstein must undergo a back operation after a car accident in August. The start of the process should therefore not be in danger.
The main trial against tartar is scheduled to start on January 6th. More than 80 women had accused him since 2017 sexual assault, including well-known actresses.
However, the prosecution in New York is only about two incidents in 2006 and 2013. The ex-film mogul is accused of rape, criminal sexual acts and predatory sexual assault. Weinstein asserted that all sexual acts were consensual.