Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber imposed a 15-year prison term on former film producer Harvey Weinstein after his conviction for sexually assaulting former assistant Miriam Haley.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber, who described the 74-year-old as a "sexual predator" with an "insatiable appetite for sexual dominance." The sentence follows Weinstein's 2025 conviction for a first-degree criminal sexual act involving former TV production assistant Miriam "Mimi" Haley.
Weinstein, who entered the courtroom in a wheelchair, told the court he was not a perfect person and expressed remorse for Haley. Haley testified about the lasting trauma she experienced after the 2006 assault in Weinstein's Manhattan apartment, thanking other women who have spoken publicly about similar experiences.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Weinstein had offered a podcaster $1.75 million in a phone call from jail to release videos intended to influence the trial and intimidate victims. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said the scheme was designed to "disrupt the trial and instill fear in his victims."
The judge noted that Weinstein faces a concurrent 16-year sentence from a 2022 California conviction for rape and sexual assault, and indicated that the New York term is likely to run consecutively, effectively ensuring he remains incarcerated for the remainder of his life.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the outcome reflected the courage of survivors, praising Haley's testimony and the support of other victims who attended the hearing.