Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood producer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday morning for a 2006 sexual assault that took place at his Manhattan apartment.
The conviction stemmed from a charge that Weinstein sexually assaulted Miriam Haley, a former assistant, during a visit to the New York City apartment in 2006.
Weinstein’s 15‑year sentence was handed down by a New York court, adding to a series of legal proceedings that have seen the former studio executive face multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Weinstein’s conviction follows earlier rulings that have highlighted the broader pattern of abuse within the film industry, though the court’s decision was limited to the 2006 incident involving Haley.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
