# Weinstein gets 15-year sentence after sexual assault conviction

> Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault of Miriam Haley after years of legal battles
- Title: Weinstein gets 15-year sentence after sexual assault…
- Summary: Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault of Miriam Haley after years of legal battles Weinstein received 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/23/harvey-weinstein-sentencing-prison
- Published: 2026-09-23T15:56:14+00:00
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- Topics: harvey weinstein, miriam haley, me too movement, new york, california, sexual assault, retrial, news, world
## Weinstein sentenced
Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006.

> I live with many regrets and sincerely apologize for my actions
## Haley's impact statement
Haley described seven years of harassment and humiliation, saying her life was already a sentence after the assault.

> My experience following the assault has already been a life sentence
## Prosecution's request
Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg asked for 20 years with five years of post-release supervision, noting Weinstein showed no remorse.

> He never showed any type of remorse for his crimes
## Defense's argument
Weinstein's defense claimed health issues including blood cancer and heart disease made a long sentence inappropriate.

> Weinstein is too sick to serve a long sentence
## Judge's remarks
Judge Farber noted Weinstein's legacy could have been great but he threw it away by assaulting Haley.

> You had it all, your legacy could have been cemented with greatness, but you threw it all away by assaulting Miriam Haley
## Legal history
Weinstein was previously convicted in 2020 but overturned in 2024, retried in 2025 and convicted again.

> Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in 2020 after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting Haley and raping Jessica Mann
## Key takeaway

Weinstein received 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006 after a retrial