Weinstein To Face Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Other Accusers In L.A. Trial

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence in New York. If convicted in California, he would likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

As disgraced former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein enters his Los Angeles trial for several alleged sex crimes, some high-profile witnesses are reportedly set to testify against him. 

An attorney for the once-powerful producer has said several of the women set to recount their experiences of sexual assault include well-known actors and models. 

"One of the reasons that that’s allowed to happen or maybe even promoted in our society is because of the secrecy and shame that surrounds the act of sexual assault," University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Tracy Tamborra said.