Harvey Weinstein formally charged with rape and a criminal sex act; posts $1M bail
Sexual Misconduct,Harvey Weinstein,Hollywood
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Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been released on $1 million dollar bail, following his arraignment Friday.
He was charged in Manhattan court with rape, criminal sex act and other sex charges stemming from encounters with two women.
Accused by more than 80 women, Weinstein surrendered to the New York Police Department and Manhattan District Attorney's office Friday morning.
At the arraignment, Weinstein agreed to wear an electronic monitoring device, paid for at his own expense.
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