Manhattan prosecutor brings new charges against Harvey Weinstein

(Reuters) - The Manhattan district attorney on Monday announced new criminal charges against film producer Harvey Weinstein, who had been charged with rape and other sexual crimes in May.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein leaves court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

The new charges include predatory sexual assault and involve a third woman in addition to the two mentioned in the earlier charges. Weinstein, 66, has pleaded not guilty to the first set of charges.

Reporting By Brendan Pierson in New York; Editing by Bill Trott

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