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  "id": 9367407,
  "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison in #MeToo-era case after retrial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-in-metoo-era-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:13:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-in-metoo-era-case-after-retrial-11790179572903.html"
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  "account": "Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley, according to prosecutors. This verdict comes after a 2025 retrial, following a prior conviction in 2020 which was later overturned by New York's highest court. The 2025 conviction was based on Haley's allegations of a 2006 assault at Weinstein’s Manhattan apartment, for which the maximum sentence is 25 years. Weinstein has consistently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct. His legal troubles began in 2017 when he was publicly accused of sexual misconduct, leading to multiple trials and appeals. Weinstein's downfall marked a significant moment in the #MeToo movement, which aimed to raise awareness about sexual abuse and the misuse of power in various industries.",
  "summary": "The sentence follows a 2025 retrial in which a Manhattan jury again found Weinstein guilty of a first-degree criminal sex act involving former production assistant Miriam Haley.",
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        "title": "Why Harvey Weinstein is being sentenced again",
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York",
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein jailed for 15 years for sex crime against his assistant",
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York for 2006 sexual assault",
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York",
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 sexual assault",
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        "published": "2026-09-23T16:29:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Where is Miriam Haley now? Harvey Weinstein sentencing puts victim's whereabouts in focus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/where-is-miriam-haley-now-harvey-weinstein-sentencing-puts-victims",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:43:57.000Z"
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