Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison via a New York court Wednesday morning, after much speculation about what Weinstein’s eventual sentence would be.
Breaking News: Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes, a stunning downfall for a Hollywood mogul whose abuse of women ignited #MeToo https://t.co/HXi0EyQiMi
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 11, 2020
CNN: Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by Judge James Burke.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 11, 2020
For Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st degree: 20 years in prison
For Rape in the 3rd degree: 3 years prison
The sentences will run consecutively.
This ruling is a win for the multitude of women who accused Weinstein of various forms of sexual misconduct. In February, Weinstein was charged with two counts of sex crimes: first-degree sexual assault and third-degree rape; he was found not guilty on other misconduct charges.
BREAKING: Jury finds Harvey Weinstein guilty on 2 of 5 counts https://t.co/VRdlJE4VZR pic.twitter.com/D8SH71t9ek
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 24, 2020
After testimony from accusers, Weinstein’s lawyers requested a shorter sentence of only 5 years, arguing that the predicted sentence of 25 years would be a “life sentence” for the 67-year-old Hollywood executive. Weinstein's sentencing is a win for the MeToo movement, and accountability in sexual misconduct cases against powerful figures.
News: Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.
— Yashar Ali ?? (@yashar) March 11, 2020
Thank you to all the women who risked everything to speak out.
Weinstein still faces charges in a Los Angeles court.
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