Harvey Weinstein Receives 15-Year Sentence for New York Sex Crimes Conviction
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York after guilty verdict on sexual assault charges. Victim speaks out as judge condemns his actions.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Harvey Weinstein has been handed a 15-year prison sentence following a conviction for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, a former production assistant on ‘Project Runway.’ The sentencing took place in a Manhattan courtroom, more than a year after the jury found him guilty in a high-profile retrial.
Weinstein, who had previously pleaded not guilty to a first-degree criminal sexual act charge, was seen in court in a wheelchair with his hands cuffed to the seat. In a victim impact statement, Haley described how Weinstein abused his power and left a lasting mark on her life. She called it a ‘life sentence’ for her.
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The judge, Curtis Farber, criticized Weinstein during the sentencing, stating he had never accepted responsibility for his actions. The 15-year term will be followed by five years of supervised release and a requirement that Weinstein register as a sex offender. This ruling comes after years of legal battles, including an overturned conviction in 2024 and multiple trials.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
