UK halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein, here’s why

British authorities discontinued criminal proceedings against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein on Thursday. Officials
“Following a review of the evidence in this case, the CPS has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein. The CPS has a duty to keep all cases under continuous review and we have decided that there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction,” said Frank Ferguson — the Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division.
(With inputs from agencies)