RAINN Applauds New Charges Against Harvey Weinstein

Washington, D.C. – Today, RAINN released the following statement after the L.A. District Attorney’s Office announced six new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein:

“We thank the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for continuing its investigation and bringing additional charges against Harvey Weinstein. Seeing powerful perpetrators face justice sends a strong message to the public. We continue to be inspired by the survivors speaking out and moments like this when, no matter how powerful or well-connected, perpetrators of these crimes do not escape the harm they have caused.” - Scott Berkowitz, president of RAINN.