Harvey Weinstein has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of rape.

The disgraced Hollywood producer was charged following a months-long investigation, which included the Manhattan district attorney's office.

More than 70 women have accused the co-founder of the Miramax studio, and The Weinstein Company, of sexual misconduct spanning decades, including rape

The allegations gave rise to the #MeToo movement in which hundreds of women have publicly accused powerful men in business, government and entertainment.

Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone.