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Celebrity chef Mario Batali, left, speaks with his defense attorney Anthony Fuller, arms only at right, as prosecutor Ian Polumbaum is seated, below right, during a break in proceedings on the first day of Batali's pandemic-delayed trial, at Boston Municipal Court, Monday, May 9, 2022, in Boston. Batali pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery in 2019, stemming from accusations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman after taking a selfie with her at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct

By Philip Marcelo - Associated Press

Chef Mario Batali departs municipal court in Boston on May 24, 2019, after pleading not guilty to an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Chef Mario Batali waives jury trial in sexual misconduct case

By Philip Marcelo - Associated Press

In this May 24, 2019, file photo, chef Mario Batali departs after pleading not guilty, at a municipal court in Boston, to an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. A hearing is scheduled, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in the indecent assault and battery case against Mario Batali. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Mario Batali’s indecent assault case returns to court

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In this May 24, 2019, file photo, chef Mario Batali departs after pleading not guilty, at a municipal court in Boston, to an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. A hearing is scheduled, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in the indecent assault and battery case against Mario Batali. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Hearing held in Mario Batali’s indecent assault case

Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 24, 2019, file photo, Mario Batali arrives for arraignment, at municipal court in Boston. Batali, whose career crumbled amid sexual misconduct allegations, no longer owns a stake in Eataly, the Italian marketplaces he once heavily promoted. Chris Giglio, a spokesman for Eataly USA, told The Associated Press on Friday, Aug. 16, the company has purchased Batali’s minority interest, formally ending the relationship. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Eataly severs ties with Mario Batali amid misconduct scandal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 24, 2019 file photo, chef Mario Batali departs after pleading not guilty, at municipal court in Boston, to an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. Batali waived his right to appear at a hearing on Friday, July 23 in Boston, and a hearing on defense motions was scheduled at a later date. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Hearing scheduled in Mario Batali indecent assault case

Associated Press

Chef Mario Batali departs after pleading not guilty, Friday, May 24, 2019, at municipal court in Boston, to an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 19, 2017, file photo, chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston says Batali is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, May 24, 2019, on a charge of indecent assault and battery, in connection with an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

Batali accuser’s attorneys: Chef must be held accountable

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 19, 2017, file photo, chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston says Batali is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, May 24, 2019, on a charge of indecent assault and battery, in connection with an allegation that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

Celebrity chef Mario Batali facing assault charge in Boston

Associated Press

In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, file photo, Mario Batali attends an awards dinner in New York. Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.(Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali facing assault charge in Boston

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 19, 2017 file photo, chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York. The 20-year business partnership between celebrity chef Mario Batali and the Bastianich family of restaurateurs has been dissolved, months after the original timeline for the divestiture and more than a year after several women accused Batali of sexual harassment and assault. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali gives up financial stake in all his restaurants

By LEANNE ITALIE - Associated Press

Boston woman says celebrity chef Batali groped her

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Harvey Weinstein, right, appears at his arraignment with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman, in Manhattan Criminal Court on Friday, May 25, 2018 in New York. Weinstein is charged with two counts of rape and one count of criminal sexual act. He was released on $1 million dollars bail. (Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News via AP, Pool)

Legal hurdles may make Weinstein’s prosecution an exception

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

Famed chef Mario Batali’s Vegas Strip restaurants will close

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 19, 2017, file photo, chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York. The New York Police Department is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct leveled celebrity chef Mario Batali. The NYPD confirmed the probe following a “60 Minutes” broadcast Sunday, May 20, 2018, in which an unnamed woman accused Batali of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2005. Batali issued a statement denying he assaulted the woman. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

NYPD probing sex allegations against Mario Batali

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 19, 2017, file photo, chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York. Batali has issued an apology to his newsletter subscribers for his sexual misconduct against women, but he confounded some by ending his message with a recipe for a “holiday-inspired breakfast.” Batali was immediately blasted on social media for including in the Friday, Dec. 16 email the “Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls” recipe after his apology for making “many mistakes.”(Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali gives holiday recipe in same email as apology

Associated Press

In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, file photo, Mario Batali attends an awards dinner in New York. Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.(Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali kicked off ABC amid misconduct allegations

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, file photo, Mario Batali attends an awards dinner in New York. Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.(Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali, ‘The Chew’ co-host, takes leave amid sexual harassment claims: I’m ‘deeply sorry’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, file photo, Mario Batali attends an awards dinner in New York. Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.(Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Mario Batali steps down after sexual misconduct allegations

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and JOSEPH PISANI - Associated Press

From left, White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison, American chef Mario Batali, and White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford pose for photographers during a preview in advance of the State Dinner in honor of the Official Visit of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Mario Batali serving pasta, beef at White House dinner for Italy

By Darlene Superville - Associated Press