mr. weinstein. i'm going to take just one or two questions. >> what are the bond -- >> i'm going to make that decision next week. >> what are the bond conditions? >> mr. weinstein has always maintained that any sexual activity he engaged in was consensual. he has vehemently denied any of the allegations, which suggest that he engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity. many of these allegations are long overdue, quite frankly, having been made about events that are alleged to have occurred many years ago. they were not reported to the police at the time these events occurred and i anticipate the women who made these allegations, when subjected to cross examination, in the event we even get that far, that the charges will not be believed by 12 people, assuming we get 12 fair people who are not consumed by the movement that seems to have overtaken this case. >> what are the details of the bail conditions? and is he wearing an ankle bracelet? >> i think the details of the bail conditions were discussed i

mr. weinstein. i'm going to take just one or two questions. >> what are the -- >> before a grand area. >> will you put him before a grand jury? >> i'm going to make that decision next week. >> and what are the bond conditions. >> did you maintain his relationship was consensual? >> mr. weinstein has always maintained that any sexual activity he engaged in was consensual. he has vehemently denied any of the allegations which suggest that he engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity. many of these allegations are long overdue, quite frankly, having been made about events that are alleged to have occurred many years ago. they were not reported to the police at the time these events occurred and i anticipate that the women who have made these allegations when subjected to cross-examination in the event we even get that far that the charges will not be believed by 12 people, assuming we get 12 fair people who are not consumed by the movement that seems to have overtaken this case. >> what are the details

dozens of women have accused mr weinstein of inappropriate behaviour, not just accused mr weinstein ofur, notjust in america. lisa rose worked with him in the uk, she was afraid to go up against him. there was that fear inside me that someone would come back at me for speaking out and the fa ct back at me for speaking out and the fact they spoke out initially, there was a fear that the world would change and he would be powerful again and you would be in trouble. the fact that if he gets put away andi the fact that if he gets put away and i hope he does, he will not be able to get back at people who spoke out against him is a good thing. as news of his arrest and charges came out, the reaction on social media was swift and damning, from some of those who accused him of wrongdoing and those who worked hard to see him in court today. harvey weinstein not only used to dominate and industry, he dominated almost every room but to watch him today was to see his power drain away. harvey weinstein has been released on a $1 million cash bail but he has had to forfeit his passport, he has got th

mr weinstein will enter a plea of not guilty. to move very quickly to dismiss these charges. we believe they are constitutionally flawed, we believe they are not factually supported by the evidence, and we believe that at the end of the process, mr weinstein will be exonerated. dozens of women have accused mr weinstein of inappropriate behaviour, notjust in america. lisa rose worked with him in the uk — she was afraid to go up against him. there was that fear inside me that someone would come back at me for speaking out and the fact they spoke out initially, there was a fear that the world would change and he would be powerful again and you would be in trouble. the fact that if he gets put away, and i hope he does, he will not be able to get back at people who spoke out against him is a good thing. as news of his arrest and charges came out, the reaction on social media was swift and damning, from some of those who accused him of wrongdoing and those who worked hard to see him in court today. harvey weinstein not only used to dom

mr weinstein, this must be very humiliating for you.lice station with three large books under his arm, one about broadway musicals. but what mattered today were words on his charge sheet, accusing him of two counts of rape and one count of a criminal sexual act for incidents involving two separate women. inside the police station, he was arrested, fingerprinted and formally booked. then, about an hour later, he was brought out flanked by two detectives wearing handcuffs and what looked like a wry smile. harvey weinstein is now being taken to a criminal court and this is the day his accusers longed to see. his demeanour had noticeably changed by the time he was led into court. the movie mogul who once loved parading on the red carpet forced to take what the americans call a "perp walk". he looked numb during the short arraignment hearing as prosecutors outlined their case. this defendant used his position, money and power to lure young women into situations where he was able to violate them sexually. his lawyer claimed his client was inn

mr. weinstein and the weinstein company on behalf of some of the accusers and filed claims on their behalfn the bankruptcy court. having said that, is he going to trial? is he going to enter a plea? we really don't know at this point. it's anybody's guess. he is facing serious felonies, and the defense, which appeared that mr. brafman, mr. weinstein's -- the lead defense attorney, seemed to suggest yesterday in the clip that you showed that a casting couch defense. i think that may not work in the era of the "me too" movement. first of all, it's essentially saying that women wanted it, they consented, they were willing to trade sex in order to get a job in the entertainment industry, that, you know, he may have proposed it, although that's not admitted. but that they wanted it. under sexual harassment law, that's sexual harassment in employment. we call that quid pro quo, suggesting that a woman has to trade sex in order to get a job, keep a job, or, you know, be promoted on a job. that's against the law. >> let me ask you more about that industry culture, because as you point out, his att

mr. weinstein will enter a plea of not guilty. mr. weinstein has always maintained that any sexual activity he engaged in was consensual. >> reporter: weinstein's attorney, benjamin brafman, says he'll file a motion to dismiss charges against his client, saying there's not enough evidence. >> mr. weinstein did not invent the casting couch in hollywood. and to the extent there is bad behavior in that industry, that is not what this is about. >> it's absurd. casting couch. that's a nice little euphemism for, the boss is going to rape you. >> reporter: mcgowan says weinstein raped her 21 years ago. earlier this year, she sat down with our own juju chang, sharing her story. >> what was your impressn when you first met? >> i thought he was a wart hog from hell. i thought he was terrifying looking. >> reporter: mcgowan says the assault happened during a business meeting in his hotel suite. the then 23-year-old said the initial meeting went well but as she was leaving she says weinstein pushed her into the bathroom, took her clothes off, and

mr weinstein has highly paid them a very experienced defence attorneys. that they can. so he will get a fair trial. my question is that will the person is alleged to be victims and will the prosecution be given a fair trial. we do know that yet. thank you talking to us tonight. before we move on, and bit of news coming in from the irish abortion referendum. the polls close at ten but the irish times have conducted a poll suggesting that the yes campaign in favour of repealing the ban on abortion has won by 68% to 32%. i think that is a bigger margin than anyone was thinking. that is just a poll and it is very difficult to conduct exit polls in referendums. you have nothing to benchmark against, so it is not out of the question that it is wrong or wrong. we will get the actual result tomorrow, but it is an early result that change could be coming in ireland. it has been another day of emotional testimony at the grand fellow enquiry. —— granville enquiry. making these particular you sad proceedings. in a few minutes we will have a look at the impact on thos

many of the women who spoke out as accusers of mr weinstein have been responding to his court appearanceg on social media. among them actress rose mcgowan who tweeted ‘we got you, harvey weinstein, we got you...‘ and actress asia argento, who tweeted in part... ‘we, the women, finally have real hope forjustice.‘ stuart pierson is a barrister and former federal prosecutor. hejoins me now from washington. it's good to have you with us. just outline for us what happens next in this process and how long it could take? in the court case in manhattan and new york state court there will be motion practise and the primary motion will be a motion to dismiss ona motion will be a motion to dismiss on a variety of bases, harvey weinstein‘s counsel has said that the allegations are constitutionally flawed. that is an unusual allegation or assertion. the other arguments will be that the indictment, presumably it's an indictment, presumably it's an indictment, is not adequately supported by facts which the defence will assert at the beginning. this case is all about consent. and in consent cases it get

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mr. weinstein's lawyer says he denies the criminal charges and will mount a venorous dse.e have a report from manhattan. reporter: new york city can often feel like a giant movie set but this was the criminal justice system being put into action for real and as harvey weinstein arrived to be charged i managed to confront him. this must be very hugh militating for you. he walked into the police station with three larr books unde his arm, onebout broadway musicals but whattt ered were the words on his charge sheets, accusingim of two counts of remain and oun co of a criminal sexual act for incidents involving two separate wmen. side the police station he was rparrested, fingented and formally booked. then about an hour later he was brought out flanked by two detectives wearing handcuffs a what looked like a wry smile. harvey wine semifinals taking to a criminal court, the day his geaccusers lon to see. th his demeanor had noticeably changed by theime he was led into court. forced to take what the americans take a perp walk. he looked numb during the short arraignment hearing

mr. weinstein will be exonerated. someone inside asked me how mr. weinstein feels this morning?se was, as well as can be expected when you are accused after crime you vehemently deny having committed. so we are going through the process. today is the first step. we knew that mr. weinstein was under investigation for more than seven months. he voluntarily surrendered this morning and which have met all of the bail conditions by agreement so that we would not have extended court proceedings. we have a right to revisit any issue in this case later in the event than an indictment is returned and i anticipate that this case will ultimately be resolved favorably as to mr. weinstein. i'm going to take just one or two questions. [shouting questions] >> what are the -- >> okay. stuart: as you may have heard there from that, that is harvey weinstein's lawyer. they intend to plead not guilty but do remember, please, that harvey weinstein still faces potential charges from the los angeles police department and police forces in london. he is going to be released on $10 million bond. one mill

mr. weinstein's lawyer says hish client denies e criminal charges.ew from n york, nick bryants. report nick: new york city can feel , like a giant movie sett thisal was the criminustice system put into action for real. as harvey weinstein arrived to be charged, i managed to confront him. , thisust be very humiliating foyou. he walked into the pole station with three large books under his arm, one about broadway musicals. what mattered were the words on accusing himt, of two counts of rape and one for criminal sexual acts for incidents invo women.o separate inside the station, he was arrested, fingerprinted, and formally booked. about an hour later he was brought out flanked by two detectives wearing handcuffs ano whatd like a wry smile. harvey weinstein is being taken to a criminal court, and this ic the day hisers long to see. his demeanor had noticeably changed by the time he was led into court. the movie mogul who once loved parading on the red carpet forced to take what the americans call a perp walk. he looked numb during the short arraignment hearing as prosecutors outline

mr. weinstein's lawyer. that were sort of telling of what's going to be in store next with him continuing to say he's not guilty and hinting they're going to go hard after the accusers. >> reporter: for sure. stephanie, this was an extraordinary day. a man who was one of the most powerful women in hollywood fallen from grace. voluntarily turns himself into police precinct early this morning and led out of there in handcuffs and brought here to the new york county criminal court where he is in handcuffs and goes into an arrangement in a courtroom. he stands and hears the charges being read against him. again, charges now by two women -- two different women who allege that harvey weinstein sexually assaulted them. for a man who was all about power, the power has been stripped away from him here. when i asked the question of his attorney when there was a skruf of reporters, just a crowd of us after the arraignment, what would his client to say all the women who accused harvey weinstein of bad behavior. brafman

mr. weinstein vigorously denies that. nick: the reaction on social media was swift and celebratory. from some of those who accused him of wrongdoing and others who worked hard to see him in court today. rose: to see him in cuff won the way outher he smiled when or not, is a good feeling. nick: tress rose mcgowan accused him of raping her. rose: this is a big strike into the heart of abuse of power, and it shows people worldwide what i was hoping the whole time, thatn this cannowill not stand. nick: harvey weinstein not only used to dominate an industry, he commanded almost every room. but to watch him today was todr see his powen away. n nick bryant, bs, new york. rajini: for more on the legal angles of this case, i spoke a brief time ago with wendy murphy, professor of sexual violence law. thanks for coming on the prram. what is the case that prosecutors will have to prove in this? wendy: he is currently charged with three different felonies. a first-degree rape, third-degree rape,nd a sexual abuse charge. but they are all felonies and he faces up to 25 yearsf convicted. in a sense

to try to get the charges dropped. to try to get the charges dropped. case, they will exonerate mr weinstein. weinstein. case, and that was key to his ultimately being found guilty there. ultimately being found guilty there. hardly the end of his legal troubles. troubles. nada, thank you for now, nada tawfik in new york. nada tawfik in new york. so more on that storyjust after half past. kimjong—un might take place next month after all. want to do it, we'd like to do it. but first here's laura bicker with the view from seoul. blast! the destruction of its only known nuclear test site. meeting with the us president. tested its nuclear weapons. before they were blown to smithereens. blast! the longed—for summit was off. some in south korea could not contain theirfury. they feel their best hope at peace in decades is now slipping away. pyongyang attempted to take the moral high ground. and we cannot but feel regret for it," they said. regardless at any time. the un is also urging both sides to find a way to meet. of the korean peninsula. it was about ending a near 70—year conflict. all of its n

mr. weinstein did not invent the casting couch in hollywood, and to the extent that there is bad behavior in that industry, that is not what this is about. >> so, the big question this hour -- can weinstein beat this case by blaming hollywood's casting couch culture? i have a team of reporters and legal analysts to break it all down for us on this friday. nbc's rehema ellis is stationed outside the courthouse. here with me in the newsroom, wnbc chief investigative reporter, nbc news contributing correspondent who has been following this case from the very beginning, jonathan deenst. rehema, you managed to shout a few questions at weinstein's attorney after that court appearance. what did he tell you? what else did he say? >> well, i'm going to get to that in just a moment but i want to make mention of the spectacle that occurred out here for a man who made a living putting people in front of the camera. he was in front of that camera today having voluntarily surrendered himself to police. you were there when that happened, craig, as he turned himself in to police. one of the things that h

mr weinstein who will enter a plea of not guilty we intend to move very quickly to dismiss these charges we believe that they are constitutionally flawed we believe that they are not factually supported by the evidence and we believe that at the end of the process should mr weinstein that will be exonerated. was ever the outcome of the charges capita or matic fall from grace for one of hollywood's most influential business men. in the wake of dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct weinstein's wife has left him he's been sacked by his own production company and ejected from the academy that once on it him with oscars. weinstein's court appearance here in new york may not be his last investigation by the city is ongoing and separate criminal probes are underway in london and los angeles. now to some of the other stories making news around the world saudi crown prince mohammed bin solomon has rip. portably imposed a ban on government agencies awarding contracts to german companies that's according to speak go online website it says the kingdom's de facto ruler is unhappy with berlin sta

mr weinstein will enter a plea of not guilty we intend to move very quickly to dismiss these charges we believe that they are constitutionally flawed we believe that they are not factually supported by the evidence and we believe that at the end of the process should mr weinstein that will be exonerated. was ever the outcome of the charges capital a matter fall from grace for one of hollywood's most influential businessmen. in the wake of dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct weinstein's wife has left him he's been sacked by his own production company and ejected from the academy that once on it him with oscars. weinstein's court appearance here in new york may not be his last investigation by the city is ongoing and separate criminal probes underway in london and los angeles. and correspondent james ryan also has more now from new york he joins us from there now so tell us james i mean weinstein expected to plead not guilty here of course there are so many women out there dozens of women who say he is a liar he is an abuser should we expect a fierce courtroom battle in the week

and these are the first criminal charges against mr weinstein but he is already facing a raft of civil and was left for dead. i blame myself, because i was special services. i think i should really have known how to deal with this. it‘s on , it‘s off — and now it could be back on again

be exonerated of those charges he spoke to reporters after the court appearance earlier today mr weinstein will enter a plea of not guilty we intend to move very quickly to dismiss these charges and we believe that they are constitutionally flawed we believe that they are not factually supported by the evidence and we believe that at the end of the process mr weinstein will be exonerated. ok let's get the latest now from correspondent james ronnell in new york james as we just heard there. will be pleading not guilty with over seventy women saying he is guilty were presumably now looking at a fierce courtroom battle in the weeks and months to come. yes this is definitely going to be one of those courtroom battles which is going to be as much of a public spectacle as it is anything else than as much a public spectacle as it was today as a movie producer went in handed and self into a police station and lower manhattan of course the allegations. of sexual abuse against harvey weinstein that have mounted up over the years something like seventy plus women making these claims against him. and

mr weinstein denies the criminal charges, he is also facing a raft of civil lawsuits. also tonight.— and now it could be back on again as president trump says he may yet meet the leader of north korea. ireland votes in a referendum on abortion — it's an issue that has divided the country and turnout is high. the british men being caught in online sextortion scams set up by gangs in west africa.

mr. weinstein vigorously denies that. >> the d.a., the one filing these charges today, and they also releasedent statement, i want to read that to you, said weinstein used his position, money and power to lure women into going to where he was to sexually assault them. two very obviously differing statements, kate, but very poignant moment today when his attorney spoke on his behalf. >> absolutely. so a lot of accusations against him. these are the first charges. tell us about the first charges and the women behind them. >> yeah, absolutely, these are the first ones. and that's so important to note. these are the most serious of them, rape, they involve two separate women who went forward to nypd and they arrested him on these two separate complaints, but there are a number of charges related to sexual assault. and these, again, are just the beginning. we even heard ben brafman say he's been in talks with the sdny. there is a grand jury convened right now. they could bring charges as well. this is just the beginning for mr. weinstein and this legal road. >> it sure is. brynn, thank you so much

mr. weinstein will be exonerated. >> reporter: one of the things mr. brafman said he expect this exoneration to come if they're able to get 12 unbiased jurors to sit in this case. a case that, as you point out, it is -- it caused an avalanche of attention and led to the #metoo movement when upwards of 90 women accused harvey weinstein of inappropriate sexual misconduct against them, and now he's facing these charges in criminal court and this would not be the end of it for harvey weinstein. brafman says by next week he'll decide whether weinstein will appear before the grand jury now hearing evidence against harvey weinstein. craig? >> all right, rehema ellis ots the courthouse in manhattan. thank you. >>> msnbc legal analyst katie fang is with me, danny savalas also here, and salita maxwell, programming for sirius xm radio. start with you, danny. run through the charges one more time. in regards to complaint number one. rape in the first degree, one count of rape in the third degree, and in regards to complainant number two, one count of criminal sexu

mr. weinstein did not invent the casting couch in hollywood. >> is it a sign of the defense to come?>> it'sappened again, a student opens fire at a middle school in indiana. a science teacher shot multiple times while tackling the gunman. now being hailed as a hero for risking his own life to save the students. >>> one of the largest auto safety recalls ever. 5 million cars, suvs and pickups, more than a dozen brands affected. what drivers are being warned not to do. >>> the first named storm of the season alberto formed tonight barrelling toward the gulf coast . and the crowd goes wild for the little team that could in the debut season. a triumph in the city overcoming tragedy. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. i'm peter alexander in for lester. tonight, an extraordinary scene playing out on live tv, disgraced movie mogul harvey weinstein a criminal defendant surrendering to authorities here in new york city charged with multiple sex crimes. if convicted, weinstein could spend decades in prison. it's a monumental moment that comes after mon

mr. weinstein might be facing, but did not see bratman as weinstein was walking in.out this earlier on in the hour, is that weinstein will spend an hour or two at the first precinct in new york. his fingerprints will be done. the booking process will begin. then he'll be transported, it's only a short trip over to center street, the county courthouse in manhattan where the arraignment will take place. the official charges have not been unveiled by the manhattan district attorney's office. we talked about some allegations that were made in 2004 by a young woman named lucia evans who alleged that weinstein had forced her to perform oral sex on him in what she thought was going to be a business meeting. she was an aspiring actress who was in college at the time. it's possible and there are various reports that suggest that other charges, even more serious charges may be unveiled against weinstein later today as well. he's here, he turned himself in. >> dagen: are we going to get the classic perp walk where we see him in cuffs? i think there are a lot of women in the wor

mr. weinstein did not invent the casting couch in hollywood, and to the extent that there is bad behavioristory, that is not what this is about. bad behavior is not on trial in this case. it's only if you intentionally committed a criminal act, and mr. weinstein vigorously denies that. >> criminally weinstein allegations involving two women, but he has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 50 women spanning two decades. my next guest is one of the first women to come forward publicly. catherine, welcome back. >> thank you, brooke. >> your reaction to seeing this man in handcuffs in a courtroom. >> it's e motion al. but there is a lot of relief. i think so many women who i have met now who have suffered at the hands of harvey weinstein are collectively taking a huge sigh. i think we're in shock. i don't know if any of us ever thought we would see the day. it's kind of a profound moment. >> a profound moment, another moment i want to play. he's walking out of the courthouse. it looked to me like he was smiling on his way out. what do you think he's smiling about? >> you know, part

mr weinstein who will enter a plea of not guilty we intend to move very quickly to dismiss these charges we believe that they are constitutionally flawed we believe that they are not factually supported by the evidence and we believe that at the end of the process mr weinstein that will be exonerated. was ever the outcome of the charges capita matic fall from grace for one of hollywood's most influential business men. in the wake of dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct weinstein's wife has left him he's been sacked by his own production company and ejected from the academy that once on it him with oscars. weinstein's court appearance here in new york may not be his last investigation by the city is ongoing and separate criminal probe so underway in london and los angeles. and let's get more now from new york where journalist emily saul is standing by and emily you were actually in the courtroom today as weinstein was being charged what was the atmosphere there like. it it was it was mary tense it was very strong. and the courtroom itself was media from a cross that were there. he w

mr weinstein who will enter a plea of not guilty we intend to move very quickly to dismiss these charges we believe that they are constitutionally flawed we believe that they are not factually supported by the evidence and we believe that at the end of the process should mr weinstein or will be exonerated. was ever the outcome of the charges capital a matter it fall from grace for one of hollywood's most influential business men. in the wake of dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct weinstein's wife has left him he's been sacked by his own production company and ejected from the academy that once on it him with oscars. weinstein's court appearance here in new york may not be his last investigation by the city is ongoing and separate criminal probes underway in london and los angeles. and let's get more now from new york where journalists emily saul is standing by and emily you were actually in the courtroom today as weinstein was being charged what was the atmosphere there like. it was it was very tense it was very strong. and the courtroom itself was media on a cross the were there.

mr. weinstein neither defamed ms. judd nor ever interfered with ms.er and instead not only championed her work, but also repeatedly approved her casting for two movies of his over the next decade. >>> investigators in california are trying to determine whether they've accounted for all of the crimes of the so-called golden state killer. the san diego district attorney tells abc news they are now looking at many other cold caless in california including the murders of 24-year-old rhonda wicht and her young son back in 1978. her ex-boyfriend craig coley served 38 years for those murders until dna cleared him. he now hopes dna can determine who the real killer was. >> it may be more than one person. i don't know but as long as they get to the truth and find out who did it, and it's resolved and justice is done when it's served, it's served as long as it's done properly. >> investigators plan to check dna found at that murder scene in 1978 and compare it with that of suspected golden state killer joseph deangelo. >>> to medical news now, and there's growi

mr. weinstein will be exonerated. mr. weinstein did not in vent the casting couch in hollywood.o the ebxtent there is bad behavior in this industry, this is not what it's about. it's only if you committed ha criminal act and mr. weinstein vigorously denies that. >> cnn was at the courthouse at that scene earlier today. brynn, walk us through that court appearance. >> reporter: everything was well or traited between harvey weinstein and da office. by the time weinstein got in front of a judge he pretty much knew what he could expect. we know he's out on 1 million cash bond and the limits include him wearing a gps monitoring device 24-7. also had to surrender passport. can only stay in new york and connecticut. this stems from several charges he face frs complaints filed by two victims, most serious of those charges being rape, john. >> it is a day his accusers, the alleged victims is long overdue. any preactireaction from them? >> reporter: oh, yeah there is it reaction globally at this point. that's how far it took. really around the globe. i want you to hear from one woman, ros

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mr weinstein did not invent the bad behaviour, and the extent that there isa behaviour, and the extent that there is a bad behaviour in that industry, thatis is a bad behaviour in that industry, that is not what this is about. bad behaviour is not on trial in this case. a 96—year—old d—day veteran speaks about surviving a hammer attack, as a man is jailed for 20 years for attempted murder. president trump suggests his summit with north korean leader kimjong—un could still go ahead next month, despite cancelling the meeting yesterday. a 15—year—old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering another boy of the same age in sheffield. now, ina boy of the same age in sheffield. now, in a moment, sports day, but first of all a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. seven o'clock, we will be live in new york where harvey weinstein has appeared in court charged with rape and sexual abuse. 725, be looking ahead from the bbc‘s biggest weekend. and at 10:30pm, we'll be taking a first look at tomorrow's papers. so, that is all the head here on bbc news, but now, it is time f

mr. weinstein's reign ended behind bars in a police holding cell on friday morning. hema ellis was at the court when weinstein was charged and joins us now and with us on set, msnbc legal correspondent and host of the beat ari melber has joined the table. rehema, if you can bring us up to speed on a day that has been this historic and monumental event not just for weinstein's victims and accusers, but for all of the women who have been freed, i guess is probably not the right word, but who have been inspired to speak out because of these women going public with their accusations against harvey weinstein. >> reporter: for sure, nicolle. it has been an extraordinary day for some of the reasons that you just pointed out, a man who was known for walking the red carpet. and then we saw him in a perp walk with his hands in handcuffs behind his back. tonight he is out on $1 million cash bail after he voluntarily surrendered to authorities early this morning at a precinct house, not half a mile from here. then he was brought here to this courthouse in manhattan in handcuffs,

mr. weinstein of at least sexual misconduct.he reason, again, those 90-plus women aren't part of this? >> so for almost all of them, from what we know at this point in time, the statute of limitations prevents a lot of crimes to be brought against harvey weinstein. we know he's been doing this type of criminal conduct for a number of years. however, in the state of new york, danny mentioned the phrase "forcible compulsion." that means the statute of limitations was done away with a few years ago and that allows these charges to be brought against weinstein. >> can there be more charges because a grand jury is still investigating possible financial crimes related to how some women were paid off to stay silent. >> sure, there's no rule requiring you charge a defendant with all possible crimes, double jeopardy -- >> i have to interrupt you. president trump is now speaking on north korea. a lot of news today. take you there. >> we're talking to them now. >> mr. president -- >> we're going to see what happens. we're talking to them n

mr. weinstein will enter a plea of not guilty. we intend to move very quickly to charges. mr. maintained that any sexual activity he engaged in was consensual.one of the first women to publicly accuse weinstein of assault, actress rose mcgowan released a statement on instagram thursday saying in part, "i, and so many of harvey weinstein's survivors, had given up hope that our rapist would be held accountable by law. twenty years ago, i swore that i would right this wrong. today we are one step closer to justice."i'm reid binion reporting. (pam) (pam) (pam) new tonight at 6. embattled southern california assemblywoman cristina garcia... returned to the assembly floor today... for the first time since allegations of groping against her, turned out to be unsubstantiated. while some of her fellow democratic lawmakers greeted garcia with hugs, she was also greeted by protesters. a group of women wore shirts that spelled out "resign" in a form of silent protest. garcia had been on a three- month leave of absence ... following the groping allegation, and other claims of inappropriate

mr. weinstein did not invent the casting couch in hollywood. to the extent that there is bad behavior in that industry that, is not what this is about. bad behavior is not on trial in this case. it's only if you intentionally committed a criminal act and mr. weinstein vigorously denies that. >> while weinstein's case centers around the allegation of abuse of two women, there have been more than 80 who have accused him of sexual misconduct. here are a few of their faces and voices sharing their thoughts. >> i'm so proud of the women and justice. he turned himself in on a friday, a slow news day, before a holiday, so he still has privileges somewhere. this is a big streak in the heart of abuse of power and it shows people that this cannot and will not stand. >> if he were watching this today, what would you say to him. >> we got you. we got you. >> i was sitting on the bed talking to harvey when he pushed me back and forced himself on to me. it was not consensuaconsensual. he did not use a condom. >> i remember harvey after rolling back on to his