Fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein ordered extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face sex assault charges - CNBC

Harvey Weinstein, the once-renowned film producer convicted of rape last year, on Tuesday was ordered to be extradited from New York to face sexual assault charges in Los Angeles.

Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in upstate New York, is charged with rape, sexual battery and other crimes in connection with five incidents that allegedly occurred between 2004 and 2013.

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