The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom has discontinued the indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer.
In 2022, the embattled 72-year-old was charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London between July and August 1996.
The Metropolitan police added that the accusation involved a woman in her 50s.
But on Thursday, the CPS said it would no longer continue with the case after reviewing the evidence. It added that “there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”.
“Following a review of the evidence in this case, the CPS has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein,” said Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS’ special crime and counter terrorism division.
“The CPS has a duty to keep all cases under continuous review and we have decided that there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.”
Weinstein remains in custody in New York serving a prison 23-year sentence following a sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles in 2020.
The former filmmaker has been accused by more than 90 women of sexual misconduct. He has, however, denied wrongdoings.
In February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 more years in prison after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
In 2020, he was stripped of his honorary CBE, which was awarded for his contribution to the British film industry.
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