Harvey Weinstein, who was one of the most influential producers in Hollywood, was found guilty on Monday of two sex crimes after a Manhattan trial that became a turning point for the #MeToo movement. Weinstein, 67, was convicted in New York City of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act.
The jury found him guilty of two counts, criminal sexual assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree. On the two counts of predatory sexual assault, the not guilty verdicts suggested that the jurors did not believe the testimony of Annabella Sciorra, an actress best known for her work in “The Sopranos.”
Now, Weinstein faces a possible sentence of between five and 29 years.
At least 80 women had accused him of sexual misconduct stretching back decades, including actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman and Salma Hayek.
For many, the trial was a crucial test in the effort to hold powerful men accountable for sexual harassment in the workplace.
The movie executive once enjoyed phenomenal success with Oscar winners such as Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, The King’s Speech and Shakespeare in Love.
Reports say he was taken to New York’s Bellevue Hospital as he suffered from chest pain after the verdict was announced.
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