Ex - movie mogul Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a New York conviction for sexual assault. The sentencing marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against the once-influential Hollywood figure, whose initial downfall catalyzed the global MeToo movement.

The conviction and subsequent sentence stem from a 2006 assault case prosecuted in New York. This latest legal penalty adds to Weinstein's mounting prison time as he faces multiple sexual misconduct and assault charges across different jurisdictions.