Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty on Two Counts
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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein arrives to New York State Supreme Court as the jury is set to deliberate in his sexual assault trial in New York, New York, USA, 24 February 2020. The case against Weinstein is based on sexual assault and rape allegations of two separate women, and Weinstein could face life in prison if convicted.
Harvey Weinstein Trial in Jury Deliberations in New York, USA - 24 Feb 2020
A bittersweet moment for the #MeToo movement as former film producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on two counts. Weinstein is convicted on one count of committing a criminal sexual act in the first degree (against Miriam Haley) and one count of rape (one in the first degree, one in the third, both involving Jessica Mann). The first degree counts carry possible prison sentences of five to 25 years; the third degree count, up to four years. Weinstein was acquitted of the most serious charge which carried life in prison.
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