[AnotherUnixGeek]

Harvey Weinstein: US actress Rose McGowan makes rape allegation

Is there a statute of limitations on this crime? Can he still be brought up on charges?

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One of the problems here is, how do you prove that he raped her, after all this time? I am by no means defending Weinstein, but it seems to be pretty easy for women to accuse men of sexual harassment and even rape, without any proof. How do you know when it is true, and when a woman is making a false accusation?

[circlecity]

"Is there a statute of limitations on this crime? Can he still be brought up on charges?"

That depends on the State the crime occurred in. Most states do have a SOL for rape but it varies from state to state.

[MMaschin]

Is there a statute of limitations on this crime? Can he still be brought up on charges?


Assuming the assault took place in California, it would likely be six years. If the assault included on of these three elements - a weapon, multiple attackers, or serious bodily injury to the victim - it would be aggravated assault, and there would be no statute of limitation.