Weinstein lawyer: Rape accuser had consensual relationship

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the woman who has accused him of rape in his criminal case was in a decade-long consensual relationship with the film producer that continued after the alleged attack.

Attorney Benjamin Brafman made the remark after meeting behind closed doors with prosecutors and a New York judge Tuesday over defence concerns about whether Weinstein can get a fair trial.

Brafman didn’t identify the woman by name. Neither have prosecutors.

The Associated Press does not identify alleged victims of sexual assaults without their consent.