A Manhattan jury has found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual abuse but acquitted him of the most serious charges against him. The mixed verdict means the former Hollywood producer will likely spend time in prison.
The verdict is some measure of vindication for the six women who testified that Weinstein attacked and sought to intimidate them. Although he was acquitted of the most serious charge — two counts of predatory sexual assault, which might have put him in a cell for the rest of his life — the jury convicted him of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act.
Weinstein could face decades in prison. It will be up to New York Judge James Burke to determine just how long the 67-year-old will be behind bars.
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Whatever the sentence, the verdict also represents a milestone for the #MeToo movement supporting sexual assault survivors, which gained traction partly from the revival of allegations against the sexual predator.
