Britain's Crown Prosecution Service says it has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Crown Prosecution Service says it has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein.

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