Weinstein trial: Allred on defense's request to delay over 'prejudice' Gloria Allred, lawyer for several accusers of Harvey Weinstein, says the disgraced movie producer's defense has argued in court that new assault charges filed in Los Angeles will create a "prejudice" to Mr. Weinstein as jurors are selected for his high-profile New York sex crimes trial. Weinstein was hit with new charges in Los Angeles on the same day his trial in a separate case opened in New York. On this second day of proceedings the judge has rejected a request by Weinstein's defense that jury selection be postponed. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES