New York, New York - A judge in New York has tentatively set the start date for a new trial of former film mogul Harvey Weinstein for November 12.

However, if preparations are completed more quickly, an earlier start date is also possible, Judge Curtis Farber said, according to media reports.

The 72-year-old Weinstein was present at the brief court hearing, sitting in a wheelchair.

Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual offences in 2020. At the end of April, an appellate court in New York unexpectedly overturned the historic conviction due to procedural errors.

Numerous supporters and activists from the #MeToo movement expressed their shock. The prosecution announced they intended to retry the case.

Weinstein remains in custody because, in another criminal trial in Los Angeles in 2023, which also involved sexual crimes, he was sentenced to 16 years in prison. His defense team is also appealing this verdict.

The first Weinstein trial marked a milestone in legal history. The case had significantly triggered the #MeToo movement at the time.

Since 2017, more than 80 women have publicly accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. The former producer has always denied any wrongdoing, claiming that sexual activities were consensual.