Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years After Sexual Assault Conviction
Sentencing comes after years of appeals and retrials in case involving former TV production assistant Miriam Haley
TL;DR
- Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year sentence for the 2006 sexual assault of former TV production assistant Miriam Haley.
- This sentencing comes after previous convictions were overturned and retrials were held.
- Haley spoke in court about the harassment and humiliation she has faced since the assault.
- Weinstein's defense argued he is too ill to serve a long sentence, requesting nine years.
- Judge Curtis Farber noted Weinstein would be remembered as the face of the #MeToo movement.
- Weinstein faces a separate conviction in California for rape and sexual assault.
- Over 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or misconduct, which significantly fueled the #MeToo movement.