Manhattan prosecutors may pursue a new indictment against Harvey Weinstein in the wake of new sexual harassment claims — just as the disgraced movie mogul is scheduled to be retried on rape charges later this year.

Prosecutors are still deciding which of the new claims fall under the statute of limitations Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said at a Wednesday hearing in Manhattan Supreme Court, before adding that some potential survivors who were too timid to testify during Weinstein’s first trial might be willing to step forward for his second.

“We are actively investigating any and all allegations of sexual assault committed by Harvey Weinstein,” Blumberg said. “Some people who were not ready to speak out in 2020 now appear ready to do so in 2024.” 

Judge Curtis Farber also offered a firm reminder to the attorneys involved that they should “refrain from pandering to press,” and that the case will be decided in the courtroom — not “the court of public opinion.”

Farber’s comments came in response to a letter from prosecutors asking the court to “remind defense counsel of their ethical obligations” to not discuss or disparage potential witnesses ahead of the retrial.

In the May 23 letter, Blumberg argued Weinstein lawyer Arthur Aidala made comments earlier this month that were intended to intimidate Miriam “Mimi” Haley, a former TV and film production assistant who Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting at his 2020 trial.

“My objection is not to whatever comments Mr. Aidala wants to make in this courtroom,” Blumberg said. “My problem is leaving this courtroom and making public statements outside at a press conference specifically designed to intimidate witnesses.”

Aidala responded by apologizing to the court — and claiming he’d never had any ethical complaints against him in the past.

“I made some statements about the witness who testified in the last case that are accurate — to our position that lies were told,” Aidala told the judge.

“I didn’t say it to intimidate anybody,” he continued. “I just said look, it is the truth. And we’re going to retry this case with witnesses who testified the first time, who lied on the stand and are going to be cross examined. I don’t think that’s a newsflash.” 

“It’s not my style and not my way,” he added. “And I apologize to you, Judge Farber, in any way if you referred to my comments as being out of line.”

Farber responded by saying that “all sides are entitled to a fair trial” that’s decided by a jury free of bias or prejudice.

“This can only be attained if prospective jurors remain free from commentary designed to influence them,” the judge said. “Accordingly, both sides are to refrain from pandering to press.”

“There is only one court in which this case will be tried, and it will not be a court of public opinion,” he continued.

“It will be a court of law alone where justice will be served.” 

Weinstein, 72, wore a dark blue suit as he was rolled into court in a wheelchair — a product of his numerous health issues.

Prosecutors will update the court on the direction of the case at the end of June, Blumberg said.

Weinstein’s next court date is July 9, and his retrial is scheduled for some time after Labor Day.

The fallen mogul was convicted in 2020 of raping aspiring actor Jessica Mann and of sexually assaulting Haley, a former production assistant on “Project Runway.”

But New York’s highest court chucked the convictions last month, after ruling the trial judge should not have allowed testimony based on allegations from women who weren’t actually part of the case.

Weinstein claims the sexual activity was consensual.

After Wednesday’s hearing, Haley’s attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference slamming Aidala for the “unwarranted, vicious and false attack.”  

“I find Mr. Aidala’s conduct toward my client, particularly egregious because he was involved in the appeal from this to Weinstein’s conviction which meant that Mr. Aidala had the trial transcript, including the cross examination testimony of my client, and therefore he knew or should have known that as the district attorney stated in the letter, ‘Ms. Haley did not perjure herself,’” the high-profile women’s rights attorney told reporters.

Aidala, following Allred’s press conference, said he would “respect” the judge’s decision “and take it from there,” adding his client was “confident” that no other alleged victims would be coming forward.

“We not seem to be very concerned about. He knows that he’s never done anything like this,” he told reporters about Weinstein.

“Quite frankly, we are ready for trial,” he added.

Weinstein, who had been serving a 23-year sentence in New York, was also convicted in Los Angeles two years ago of another rape.

He’s been sentenced to 16 years in prison in California.

With Post wires