Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 sexual assault in New York
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2006 sexual assault of a production assistant in New York. During the sentencing, Weinstein expressed regret for his actions while maintaining his innocence regarding other allegations.
Why it matters
This sentencing marks a significant development in the high-profile legal proceedings against Weinstein, highlighting ongoing efforts to address sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of Mimi Haley, a former production assistant, in 2006 in New York City.
Weinstein proclaimed his innocence, but told Judge Curtis Farber before sentencing, "I am not a perfect person."
"I live with many regrets, and sincerely apologize for my actions," the disgraced movie mogul said.
Weinstein, 74, said he is "treated like an animal, or less" in custody, and said he will focus his final years on advocating for change within the prison system.
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for sentencing for the 2006 sexual assault of former television production assistant Miriam Haley in New York, Sept. 23, 2026. Dean Moses/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock Farber told Weinstein that he's never accepted responsibility.
"You had it all. Your legacy could have been cemented with greatness," Farber said. "But you threw it all away by assaulting Miriam Haley."
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