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"The NYPD is investigating an allegation of sex
assault from 2004," the department said in a statement.
Asked by Reuters in an email whether the investigation involved
Weinstein, a spokesperson said in an email "Yes."
Weinstein spokeswoman Sallie Hofmeister replied “no comment”
when asked by email about the NYPD investigation.
The Hollywood producer has previously denied any allegations of
non-consensual sex.
“Based on information referenced in published news reports the
NYPD is conducting a review to determine if there are any
additional complaints relating to the Harvey Weinstein matter,”
the NYPD also said, adding that no filed complaints had yet been
identified.
The NYPD investigation follows allegations by numerous women
that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them over the past
three decades.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Alden Bentley)
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