Will the Weinstein Verdict Change Sexual Assault Prosecutions?
Published: Apr 06, 2020 in Sex CrimesIn February 2020, a jury found Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein guilty of two felony counts: criminal sexual assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree. The jury determined Weinstein would be confined to custody immediately while awaiting sentencing. In March, the judge sentenced him to 23 years in prison, and on March 18th, he was transferred to a state prison in New York. The Weinstein verdict was a relief to many and stunning to others. More than 100 women came forward with statements of sexual misconduct allegedly…