He is charged with five felony counts: first-degree rape, third-degree rape, first-degree criminal sexual act, and two counts of predatory sexual assault. This incident accounts for three of the five charges filed against Weinstein: predatory sexual assault , rape in the first degree and rape in the third degree , the document shows. Two charges against Weinstein relate to this episode: predatory sexual assault and criminal sexual act in the first degree , records show. Prosecutors' key witnessesTo convict Weinstein on the predatory sexual assault charges, prosecutors will have to prove he committed sex crimes against multiple women. The predatory sexual assault charges are the most severe and are punishable by 10 years to life in prison.

Source: CNN January 21, 2020 11:03 UTC