Additionally, Weinstein isfacing a new indictmentagainst him stemming from an allegation by an as-yet-unnamed accuser.
The consolidation was granted by the judge quickly in the session.
The decision ensures that Weinstein wont face his accusers and another jury until sometime in 2025.
Harvey Weinstein in a NYC court for a pre-trial hearing on October 23SPENCER PLATT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
No final timetable was set Wednesday.
After that call, Rothfeld contacted Aidala to say, I think Harveys gonna die.
The ruling came the same day that prosecutors revealed the existence of the new grand jury indictment against Weinstein.
Harvey Weinstein at a New York court hearing on September 18Jeenah Moon-Pool/Getty Images
He should be in a hospital.
The alleged victims identity has not been made public.
What is known is that the assault occurred between April and May of 2006.
The single count of criminal sexual act in the first degree carries a maximum sentence of 25 years.
He added: This investigation is ongoing.
But they went out and found human beings who are willing to say Mr. Weinstein did something wrong.
Weinstein reached civil settlements with dozens of accusers but still faces more lawsuits.
In late August, Disney, CAA and Miramaxfailed in their efforts to have the case dismissed.
In that case and all others over the past several years, Weinstein has denied wrongdoing.
To that, thePulp Fictionproducers lawyers filed an appeal of his Los Angeles conviction in June.
There is no indication of when that appeal will be heard or decided.
