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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

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Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct that some readers may find upsetting.

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.

The disgraced movie producer was previously found guilty of two of the five charges he faced at his New York trial last month.

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Judge James Burke has now imposed 20 years in prison for a first-degree criminal sex act and three years for third-degree rape, which will run consecutively.

Weinstein arrived in court in a wheelchair to receive his sentence. His lawyers have said that they will appeal his convictions.

The 67-year-old had previously been acquitted of a further three charges, including two counts of predatory sexual assault and an alternative count of rape in the first degree.

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Photo credit: Getty Images

Speaking after the guilty verdicts last month, New York county's district attorney Cyrus Vance praised the bravery of the victims who came forward with their stories.

"It's a new day because Harvey Weinstein has finally been held accountable for the crimes he committed," he said.

"Words can't describe adequately the sacrifices these survivors made to pursue justice," Vance also added.

"Weinstein, with his manipulation, his resources, his attorneys, his publicists, and his spies, did everything he could to silence these survivors. But they refused to be silent. They spoke from their hearts, and they were heard."


Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.

Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.


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