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  "id": 9369125,
  "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-new-york-sexual-assault-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harvey-weinstein-sentencing-sexual-assault-nyc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood film producer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The 74-year-old Weinstein was found guilty of a sexual act he allegedly committed against Haley at his Manhattan apartment. During the sentencing, Haley spoke about the traumatic impact the assault and subsequent trial had on her life. Weinstein expressed remorse for his actions but claimed his innocence. A jury had previously convicted him of two criminal sexual assault charges in 2020 and 2025. Prosecutors argued Weinstein showed no remorse and sought a 20-year prison sentence, claiming his actions posed a significant threat to society. The defense attorney, however, stated Weinstein was a sick 74-year-old man with multiple ailments, requesting a nine-year sentence.",
  "summary": "Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison.",
    "Convicted of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006 at Manhattan apartment.",
    "Prosecutors sought 20-year sentence, defense requested 9-year term."
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Why Harvey Weinstein is being sentenced again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/why-harvey-weinstein-is-being-sentenced-again",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:25:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-2006-sex-crime",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:54:35.000Z"
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        "title": "Harvey Weinstein is 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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-jailed-for-15-years-for-sex-crime-against-his",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:01:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years in jail for 2006 New York sex crime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-gets-15-years-in-jail-for-2006-new-york-sex-crime",
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "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",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York for 2006 sexual assault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-new-york-for-2006-sexual",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:13:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-2006-sex-crime-9368943",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:27:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 sexual assault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-for-2006-sexual-assault",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:29:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}