Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Crimes

Harvey Weinstein, a former film producer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction for a first-degree criminal sexual act involving former “Project Runway” production assistant Miriam Haley. Judge Curtis Farber delivered the sentence in a Manhattan courtroom after a jury found Weinstein guilty in a retrial.

Weinstein appeared in court in a wheelchair, pleading not guilty to the charges. The 15-year term will be followed by five years of supervised release and a requirement to register as a sex offender.

Haley addressed the court, expressing the lasting emotional impact of Weinstein's actions. Weinstein denied the allegations while apologizing to anyone he may have hurt.

Judge Farber criticized Weinstein for his refusal to accept responsibility. Weinstein was previously convicted in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years, but that conviction was overturned in 2024, leading to the retrial in June 2025.

He also faces severe health issues, including bone marrow cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease.