Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in jail on Wednesday after being convicted on third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act.
Jessica Mann, one of Weinstein’s victims, raised her arm in triumph upon leaving the courtroom. Some in the hallway applauded. Watch her emotional reaction below:
Cheers break out after Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault pic.twitter.com/PZMYe8wtdk
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 11, 2020
Following Weinstein’s sentencing, 24 Silence Breakers — women who have spoken out against sexual misconduct by the movie mogul and other men in power — released the following statement:
“Harvey Weinstein’s legacy will always be that he’s a convicted rapist. He is going to jail – but no amount of jail time will repair the lives he ruined, the careers he destroyed, or the damage he has caused.
“The Silence Breaker community was founded on solidarity, support, and compassion. The New York trial has ended, but the Silence Breakers will persist in our crusade for cultural change, justice and to have our voices heard.”
The Silence Breakers include: Ashley Judd, Caitlin Dulany, Dawn Dunning, Dominique Huett
Emily Nestor, Erika Rosenbaum, Jasmine Lobe, Katherine Kendall, Larissa Gomes, Lauren O’Connor, Lauren Sivan, Lisa Rose, Louise Godbold, Louisette Geiss, Lysette Anthony, Paula Williams, Melissa Nesic, Melissa Thompson, Rosanna Arquette, Rose McGowan, Rowena Chiu,
Sarah Ann Masse, Tomi-Ann Roberts and Zoe Brock.
Tina Tchen, the president and CEO of TIMES UP, added:
“First and foremost, we are grateful for the courage and strength of Mimi Haleyi, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra, Dawn Dunning, Tarale Wulff, and Lauren Young, who bravely testified in court, and we remain in solidarity with the more than 100 survivors who suffered abuse, harassment, and rape at the hands of Harvey Weinstein. The trauma of sexual assault and harassment is lifelong — we can only hope that today’s sentence brings all of the survivors of Harvey Weinstein some measure of peace.
Others posted their reactions on social media:
“I literally cried tears of amazement, gratitude that the justice system has worked on behalf of all his victims today,” tweeted Mira Sorvino. The actress publicly accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct and blacklisting her.
23 years. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his crimes of rape and sexual assault. I literally cried tears of amazement, gratitude that the justice system has worked on behalf of all of his victims today.
— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) March 11, 2020
More reactions below:
Prison time is not justice for Rape survivors but it’s something. Thank you to the jury and thank you to the brave women who’ve testified
— ✌?rosanna arquette (@RoArquette) March 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/rosemcgowan/status/1237880791813607430
I could never celebrate a prison sentence
even for the remorseless #weinstien
but I absolutely celebrate the fact the
100+ women who came forward publicly
have found some justice
& prevented others from being victimized in the future
It’s only the beginning
#ListenToWomen— Daryl Hannah (@dhlovelife) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein Is Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison. Thoughts with every courageous women who, knowing the risks, dared to come forward to speak their truth. https://t.co/Rvp3Uj0ISr
— Mia Farrow?? (@MiaFarrow) March 11, 2020
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein should enjoy prison. He'll be surrounded by people just the way he likes them: held captive against their will.
— Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) March 11, 2020
This is a wonderful day for women. Harvey Weinstein goes to prison, 23 year sentence, during which his diseased life will likely end. Apparently my broken down soul has the capacity for joy and hope again.
— Xeni (@xeni) March 11, 2020
Someday Harvey Weinstein’s walker will be in the Smithsonian, right next to a MAGA hat.
— Ken Olin (@kenolin1) March 11, 2020