Haley addressed the court before the sentence was handed down, describing the lasting impact of the assault and the years she spent seeking justice.
“Being sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein has had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away,” Haley said.
She said speaking out had also exposed her to continued fear and scrutiny, adding, “It’s a life sentence for me.”
Weinstein, 74, maintained his innocence while asking the court for leniency. He expressed remorse for the pain Haley experienced but continued to deny committing the offence.
“I do have remorse for Miriam Haley’s pain, but I have to reiterate my innocence,” Weinstein told the judge.
The sentence followed his conviction at a retrial after his original 23-year New York sentence was overturned by the state’s highest court in 2024.
During the retrial, Weinstein was convicted over the assault involving Haley but acquitted of a separate charge involving former model Kaja Sokola.
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge involving Jessica Mann.
Weinstein is also serving a separate 16-year sentence in California following a rape conviction.
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