Weinstein is one of many criminal defendants being called into court this month to be informed of the new laws. ADThe Oscar-winning producer has been out on a $1 million bail awaiting trial on charges that carry a possible sentence of life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Orbon told the court Weinstein has had numerous bracelet-monitoring violations, arising from moments a device was either out of cell-service range or left at home. “There’s been nothing more than an absolute deference to this court by Mr. Weinstein.”ADFriday’s bail hearing was scheduled at Judge James M. Burke’s request, not the prosecution’s. ADADBurke will permit trial testimony from three witnesses alleging uncharged crimes, according to documents released by prosecutors in August.

Source: Washington Post December 06, 2019 14:43 UTC