Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein

could face more sexual assault charges – this time on the other side of the US

in Los Angeles.

It has been claimed that Weinstein could

soon be in court in California as Los Angeles County District Attorney has

eight cases relating to Weinstein under review.

One source tells that there is enough evidence in one case, at least, to file criminal charges.TMZ

Meanwhile, Weinstein previously described

himself as a “forgotten man” and he believes he “pioneered”

women in film three decades ago.

In the bizarre , he said: “I feel like the forgotten man. I made more movies directed by women and about women than any filmmaker, and I’m talking about 30 years ago. I’m not talking about now when it’s vogue. I did it first! I pioneered it! It all got eviscerated because of what happened. My work has been forgotten.”December interview

Weinstein recently underwent back surgery

in a three-hour procedure to ease his pain. He underwent a bilateral

laminectomy, which is better known as decompression surgery and sees the spinal

canal enlarged to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

The surgery is said to have gone well and

Weinstein is recovering and hopeful he’ll be without pain when his criminal

trial starts on January 6.

Weinstein’s lawyer, Donna Rotunno, revealed

in a statement: “I was dismayed to see all the coverage incorrectly

stating that Mr. Weinstein was trying to garner sympathy at his court

appearance. Prior to entering the court, he wanted to leave the walker in the

car, so it did not appear that he was looking for sympathy as he is not. The

press surrounding his physical condition is mean spirited and false.”

Weinstein, who has denied all charges made against him, is awaiting trial in New York City on five different charges including predatory sexual assault, a criminal sex act, and rape.