Harvey Weinstien to make $25 million settlement with accusers
ex-Hollywood bigshot Harvey Weinstein has managed to negotiate a settlement deal with those accusing him of sexually abusing or harassing them. The deal says that he would not have to admit wrongdoing and will have to pay $47 million, $25 million of which will compensate the victims. Many of the victims have said that the deal is unacceptable as it does not hold Weinstein accountable.
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Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape conviction
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Weinstein's lawyer thinks he should only be sentenced for five years for sex crime conviction
Lawyers representing ex-Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, have asked that the judge takes into consideration his health and age while sentencing him for his rape conviction. The lawyer has said that Weinstein should only be sentenced for five years in prison instead of the maximum 29. He is currently being kept at the Rikers Island jail complex in New York.
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Weinstein convicted of third degree rape, awaits sentencing
Ex-Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of sexual abuse in the first degree and rape in the third degree. The high profile trial recently ended and Weinstein is still awaiting sentencing. He has been admitted to a hospital that specializes in treating inmates and will be moved to Rikers after.
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