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Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault, Rape

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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs yesterday, the Associated Press reported. While it was not the across-the-board victory prosecutors and his accusers had hoped for, it could put Weinstein behind bars for the rest of his life as the charges carry up to 29 years in prison. The jury of seven men and five women took five days to find Weinstein guilty of raping an aspiring actress in a New York City hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi at his apartment in 2006 by forcibly performing oral sex on her. He was acquitted on the most serious charges, two counts of predatory sexual assault, each carrying up to life in prison. Weinstein’s studio, the Weinstein Co., went bankrupt after his disgrace. A tentative settlement was reached last year to resolve nearly all lawsuits stemming from the scandal. It would pay Weinstein’s accusers about $25 million, but he would not have to admit any wrongdoing or personally pay anything; the studio’s insurance would cover the cost.

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