Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who sparked the 'Me Too' movement, sentenced to 23 years in first trial

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood mogul who sparked the global 'MeToo' movement with allegations of sexual harassment and assault, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.

On the 11th (local time), according to CNBC and other U.S. media, Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years during a sentencing hearing held at the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, New York.

Although this sentence is somewhat lower than the 29 years requested by the prosecution, CNBC reported that considering Weinstein's age of 67, it is effectively a life sentence.

Previously, the jury had delivered guilty verdicts on two charges: first-degree criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape. He was acquitted of predatory sexual assault, which carries a possible life sentence.

Judge James Burke sentenced Weinstein to 20 years for first-degree criminal sexual assault and 3 years for third-degree rape.

This sentence applies to sexual assault charges involving two women: Miriam Haley, a TV production assistant, and Jessica Mann, an aspiring actress.

Haley claimed that in 2006, Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex at his Manhattan apartment. Mann stated that in 2013, she was raped by Weinstein in a hotel room in Manhattan.

Weinstein has maintained his innocence, claiming the encounters were consensual. His attorney plans to appeal.

Meanwhile, Weinstein is also separately charged in Los Angeles, California. More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and rape, including famous actresses Angelina Jolie and Ashley Judd.

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