Harvey Weinstein will not be charged in groping scandal
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Friday, April 10, 2015, 2:37 PM
Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 2:47 PM
Hollywood Pproducer Harvey Weinstein, will not be exciting by the Manhattan District Attorney following the groping scandal with Italian model Ambra Battilana.
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will not face charges in the alleged “casting couch” groping of a young Italian model in his Tribeca office, the Day after day News learned Friday.
The Manhattan District Attorney opted to pass on a prosecution of the Oscar-winning Weinstein in the March 27 run into, officials said.
Ambra Battilana, model which has accussed the Harvey Weinstein of groping her, is pictured taking a selfie.
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Front page of the New York Day after day News about Ambra Battilana refuting claims of blackmail against Harvey Weinstein.
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“This case was taken seriously from the outset, with a thorough investigation conducted by our Sex Crimes Unit. After analyzing the available evidence, including multiple interviews with both parties, a criminal charge is not supported,” said DA spokeswoman Joan Vollero.
Battilana said that the movie hotshot grabbed at her breasts and and slipped a hand under her skirt during a “business meeting.”
The 63-year-ancient father of five faced possible misdemeanor charges after model Ambra Battilana, 22, accused him of grabbing her breasts and slipping a hand under her skirt during a “business meeting.”