Jan 6, 2020 - Economy

Harvey Weinstein indicted on sex crimes in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein was indicted Monday on sex crimes charges by prosecutors in Los Angeles, per AP.

The state of play: The new indictment came just hours after the start of Weinstein's separate New York trial on similar charges.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said Weinstein would be charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013.

The big picture: In the New York trial, Weinstein faces a maximum of 25 years in prison for the charges of rape and a criminal sexual act.

He also faces a charge of predatory sexual assault for committing a serious sex crime against more than one person, which carries a life sentence.

Go deeper: Global #MeToo movement has resulted in 6 convictions, 5 charges of influential figures