Disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 72, faces fresh legal troubles as New York prosecutors have unveiled additional sex crime charges against him. The latest indictment, revealed during a Thursday court hearing, intensifies the already complex legal situation surrounding the convicted rapist.

These new charges come just as Weinstein was recovering from emergency heart surgery in Manhattan. He had been absent from recent court proceedings, recuperating at Bellevue Hospital after undergoing a procedure to remove fluid buildup in his heart and lungs. Despite this, the court moved forward with plans for his upcoming trial.

Weinstein’s legal team, led by Arthur Aidala, expressed frustration with the lack of specifics in the newly announced charges, stating that they remain in the dark about the details, including the nature, locations, and timeframe of the alleged offenses.

The new legal action arrives ahead of Weinstein’s retrial in November, a critical moment after his 2020 conviction on rape and sexual assault charges was overturned by New York’s highest court. The retrial date is now set for November 12, further extending the legal battles that have haunted Weinstein since the emergence of the #MeToo movement in 2017.

Weinstein’s ongoing case continues to be a focal point in discussions about accountability and justice in the entertainment industry, with implications that extend beyond Hollywood and into the wider legal landscape.