Weinstein gets 15 more years for sex assault

Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence on Wednesday, likely concluding his legal reckoning. A victim testified before Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis J. Farber, describing Weinstein's abuse of his position and power and its devastating impact.

Weinstein, 74, denied some allegations but apologized for actions that may have hurt others. This sentence is part of a sprawling, six-year legal battle that began with a 2017 exposé. He has faced accusations from over 100 women.

His initial 2020 New York conviction, including charges related to Mimi Haley and Jessica Mann, was overturned in 2024 due to improper testimony about prior bad acts. However, Weinstein remained incarcerated due to a separate December 2022 California conviction and a subsequent 16-year sentence.

In a 2025 retrial in New York, Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting Mimi Haley, though a jury was deadlocked on a charge involving Jessica Mann. A subsequent mistrial on the Mann charge led prosecutors to drop further pursuit, citing the victim's wishes.

Before his downfall, Weinstein was a powerful Hollywood producer whose companies backed acclaimed films like 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Good Will Hunting.'