Harvey Weinstein receives prison term after new conviction for 2006 assault

In a Manhattan courtroom, Harvey Weinstein was sentenced after a retrial found him guilty of a first-degree criminal sex act involving former TV production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The conviction follows the reversal of his 2020 conviction by the New York Court of Appeals and a series of retrials that resulted in acquittals on other charges. Manhattan prosecutors have indicated they will seek a term of up to 20 years, while Weinstein's defense has asked for a shorter sentence citing his serious health problems. The case continues to draw attention as a high-profile example of the legal consequences of sexual assault allegations.