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Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will not face charges in the alleged “casting couch” groping of a young Italian model in his Tribeca office, the Daily News learned Friday.

The Manhattan District Attorney opted to pass on a prosecution of the Oscar-winning Weinstein in the March 27 encounter, officials said.
Ambra Battilana, model which has accussed the Harvey Weinstein of groping her, is pictured taking a selfie.
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Ambra Battilana, model which has accussed the Harvey Weinstein of groping her, is pictured taking a selfie.

"This case was taken seriously from the outset, with a thorough investigation conducted by our Sex Crimes Unit. After analyzing the available evidence, including multiple interviews with both parties, a criminal charge is not supported,” said DA spokeswoman Joan Vollero.
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Battilana said that the movie hotshot grabbed at her breasts and and slipped a hand under her skirt during a "business meeting."

The 63-year-old father of five faced possible misdemeanor charges after model Ambra Battilana, 22, accused him of grabbing her breasts and