Harvey Weinstein, 74, receives 15-year prison sentence for 2006 sexual assault of former production assistant Miriam Haley. The conviction follows a retrial after his 2020 conviction was overturned.
Weinstein, who has served six years in prison, was found guilty of forcibly performing oral sex on Haley in 2006. Haley described the assault as a 'life sentence' impacting her life and security. Prosecutors sought 20 years, but Weinstein's lawyers warned a longer sentence would likely result in his death in prison.
The sentencing highlights ongoing legal battles against Weinstein, who also faces a separate rape case in California. Haley's case underscores the lasting impact of sexual violence, with her testimony emphasizing the trauma of speaking out. Weinstein's health issues, including blood cancer and heart failure, are factors in his appeal for leniency.