{
  "id": 9377070,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Weinstein resentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/showbiz-weinstein-resentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-2006-sex",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1539668/showbiz-weinstein-resentenced-15-years-prison-2006-sex-assault"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harvey Weinstein, once a dominant force in Hollywood, has been resentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006. The sentence comes after a retrial in 2025 following the overturn of his 2020 conviction. Weinstein, now 74, pleaded for mercy, saying he is not a violent man and apologizing for any pain he caused. The assault occurred when Haley was a production assistant on his film set. Prosecutors had demanded 20 years, while Weinstein's defense argued a longer sentence could mean dying in prison. Haley testified that she suffered a \"life sentence\" and post-traumatic stress disorder from the assault, feeling humiliated by Weinstein's power. Weinstein's fall from grace led to the #MeToo movement, exposing widespread abuse in the entertainment industry.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, was resentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.",
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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."
}