Justice was served: Weinstein found guilty of rape, sexual assault

Movie mogul had a 30-year history of oppressing women through sexual violence. Hopefully, his upcoming sentence will reflect the damage he has inflicted.

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February 25, 2020 - 9:45 AM

Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court Monday in Manhattan, New York. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS

Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Monday of rape and  sexual assault in a Manhattan court. Jurors stopped short of convicting Weinstein on the more serious charges of being a sexual predator. 

Although he is.

More than 90 women have accused Weinstein of rape and related offenses over the past 30 years. Weinstein faces five to 29 years for the two felonies, as well as other charges in California.

As a successful producer — “Shakespeare in Love,” “Good Will Hunting,” “Pulp Fiction,” —  Weinstein, age 67, used sexual violence as a way to control the futures of young proteges. Keep quiet and you get the role. And yes, that’s sick.

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