Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault
A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison following his conviction at a retrial for sexually assaulting a production assistant in 2006. Weinstein maintains his innocence while legal proceedings and appeals continue across multiple states.
Why it matters
Marks a major continuing legal milestone stemming from the #MeToo movement and accountability for powerful figures in the entertainment industry.
A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison on Wednesday (September 24, 2026) for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006, following the ex-movie mogul’s conviction at a retrial last year.
Weinstein, 74, was convicted in June 2025 of first-degree criminal sexual act for assaulting a woman at his Manhattan apartment, the culmination of a six-year legal saga that saw his 2020 conviction overturned by New York’s highest court. Weinstein has denied assaulting anyone or having non-consensual sex.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Wednesday praised the survivor for her testimony and said he was moved by her courage.
A Weinstein spokesman said in a statement that Weinstein maintains his innocence and strongly disagrees with the sentence imposed by Judge Curtis Farber.
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