Where is Harvey Weinstein today?

Harvey Weinstein, once a Hollywood mogul and now a disgraced producer, rose to fame in 2017 when The New York Times published a report detailing multiple allegations of sexual harassment over a period of more than three decades. Soon, more and more alleged victims, including names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, came forward and denounced the once-powerful producer. Over time, more than 100 women have claimed they were sexually harassed or assaulted by Harvey Weinstein. These allegations have led to multiple criminal investigations, charges and lawsuits against Weinstein.

Harvey Weinstein’s first conviction occurred in February 2020 when he was convicted of criminal sexual conduct in first and third degree rape. He was convicted of sexually assaulting a former production assistant and raping a former actress. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison. In February 2023, a second conviction for rape of an Italian actor and model followed in Los Angeles. And he was sentenced to an additional 16 years in prison for his conviction in Los Angeles.

According to USA Today, Weinstein returned to New York earlier this year, in April. The New York Department of Corrections reports that he is currently serving his prison sentence at the Mohawk Correctional Center in Rome.

Harvey Weinstein’s Case, Convictions and Prison Time Explained

Harvey Weinstein returned to New York after spending nearly two years in Los Angeles, California, for the rape trial of an Italian model and actor that resulted in his second conviction. The BBC reported that the charges stemmed from an incident in February 2013, when he attacked an actress in a hotel room during a film festival in the city.

The outlet reported that on December 19, 2022, a Los Angeles jury found the defendant guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The victim, known as Jane Doe 1, said: “Everything changed after the accused brutally attacked me. » In Los Angeles, the jury found Weinstein guilty of three out of seven counts, according to USA Today. These included rape, forcible oral copulation and another count of sexual misconduct involving Jane Doe 1.

However, the same jury considered several other counts. Some of those accusations involved California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Jury members were unable to reach a conclusion on her allegations or those of another woman. They declared a mistrial on those counts and also acquitted him of one count of sexual assault as part of a separate charge.

The report claimed that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench sentenced the Oscar-winning film producer to 16 years in prison. This sentence is in addition to the one he received following his conviction in February 2020 in New York. These charges stem from crimes he committed against a production assistant in 2006 and an aspiring actress in 2013, according to the BBC.

Weinstein’s first criminal trial resulted in his conviction for sexual assault and rape of two women. The 71-year-old man has already been serving his 23-year prison sentence in New York for almost three years. The BBC report delved into the details of the case and said that more than 80 people had filed complaints of rape and misconduct against Weinstein. Some of these accusations even date back to the late 1970s.

Several victims reportedly testified during his high-profile trials. One of those women was Lauren Young, who testified at both trials. Young claimed Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a Beverly Hills hotel bathroom in 2013, despite her repeatedly saying “no.” She called herself Jane Doe in court.

Another woman, Kelly Sipherd, testified that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a hotel room in 1991. She was 24 and an aspiring actress at the time. The incident happened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The PBS FRONTLINE documentary Weinstein chronicles this high-profile case in detail. Hulu also released a documentary titled Untouchable: The Fall of Harvey Weinstein, about the fall of the Hollywood mogul.