Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in New York case
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in New York case Rob Beschizza 10:47 am Wed Sep 23, 2026 Image: Featureflash Photo Agency / shutterstock.com Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein was today sentenced to 15 years in prison on his most recent sexual assault conviction in New York. "You took what you wanted by force, and you have never accepted responsibility," the judge told the former entertainment industry kingmaker. Farber said Weinstein's 15-year sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release and a requirement that he register as a sex offender.
- ▪Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in New York case Rob Beschizza 10:47 am Wed Sep 23, 2026 Image: Featureflash Photo Agency / shutterstock.com Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein was today sentenced to 15 years in pri
- ▪"You took what you wanted by force, and you have never accepted responsibility," the judge told the former entertainment industry kingmaker.
- ▪Farber said Weinstein's 15-year sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release and a requirement that he register as a sex offender.
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- ▪ Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault — BBC News — World
- ▪ Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years after sexual assault conviction — The Guardian — World
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in New York case Rob Beschizza 10:47 am Wed Sep 23, 2026 Image: Featureflash Photo Agency / shutterstock.com Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein was today sentenced to 15 years in prison on his most recent sexual assault conviction in New York. His victim, production assistant Miriam Haley, told the Manhattan court in an impact statement that Weinstein abused his position and power and that "It is a life sentence for me." Weinstein, found guilty by a jury last year, continues to claim he is innocent of the crime while apologizing to "anyone I may have hurt by my actions." Judge Curtis Farber excoriated Weinstein before handing down his sentence.
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