Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles extradition hearing delayed until December

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Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will remain behind bars in New York until at least December after having his Los Angeles extradition hearing adjourned.

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers and Los Angeles prosecutors have agreed to postpone extradition proceedings that would send the imprisoned former film producer from New York to California to face sexual assault charges, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

sexual assault charges, citing the coronavirus pandemic. Weinstein, who is serving a 23-year prison sentence on convictions for rape and sexual assault against two women, made a brief appearance Friday in a Buffalo courtroom via video conference from prison.

Also Read: Ashley Judd Wins Appeal to Pursue Sexual Harassment Claim Against Harvey WeinsteinThe Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office requested temporary custody of Weinstein last month to begin criminal proceedings.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA hearing on whether to extradite Harvey Weinstein to face sex crimes charges in Los Angeles has been postponed, according to a Buffalo TV news report.Weinstein was set to appear on Friday via Skype for a hearing before Judge Kenneth Case in Buffalo. The hearing was continued to Dec.

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Harvey Weinstein is fearing for his life. The convicted sex offender doesn't want to begin his second sex crimes trial in Los Angeles due to the surging numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.