Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting former television production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
The sentence closes the latest New York chapter of a case that has gone through an overturned conviction, multiple retrials and a separate rape charge that prosecutors dropped earlier this year.
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Harvey Weinstein receives 15-year sentence
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber imposed the sentence after hearing from the prosecution, Weinstein’s defence and Haley, whose testimony was central to the retrial conviction.
Prosecutors had sought a longer sentence, while Weinstein asked the judge for mercy and addressed the court before the punishment was imposed.
Weinstein, 74, was convicted in June 2025 of first-degree criminal sexual act involving Haley, who said he forcibly performed oral sex on her at his Manhattan apartment in July 2006.
The conviction followed a partial verdict in which jurors also acquitted Weinstein of a separate charge involving former model Kaja Sokola, as reflected in the New York Supreme Court decision.
The jury did not reach a verdict on a rape charge involving Jessica Mann.
Why the case returned to court
New York’s highest court overturned Weinstein’s original 2020 convictions in April 2024 and ordered a new trial, finding that the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony about alleged sexual misconduct that was not part of the charged crimes.
That ruling erased the original 23-year New York sentence, which had combined a 20-year term for the criminal sexual act conviction involving Haley with a three-year term for third-degree rape involving Mann.
At the retrial, prosecutors again pursued the allegation involving Haley, while also presenting the case connected to Sokola and revisiting the Mann rape charge.
Weinstein has denied raping or sexually assaulting women and has argued through his lawyers that his sexual encounters were consensual.
Separate rape charge was dropped
The Mann charge remained unresolved after jurors failed to reach a verdict in two separate New York trials.
In May 2026, a jury deadlocked again during a retrial, leading the judge to declare a mistrial.
Prosecutors later dropped the charge in June after Mann indicated that she could not endure testifying in a fourth trial.
Weinstein therefore was not convicted or acquitted on that allegation in the latest proceeding.
California conviction remains part of Weinstein’s legal status
Weinstein also has a separate California conviction stemming from a Los Angeles trial.
A California appeals court upheld that conviction in June 2026 but ordered the trial court to resentence him, leaving the length and structure of that punishment subject to further proceedings.
The New York sentence does not erase the California case, meaning Weinstein continues to face imprisonment based on convictions in both states.
The exact impact of the sentences will depend on how the jurisdictions apply custody credits, consecutive or concurrent terms and any future appeals.
What happens next
Weinstein’s lawyers may challenge the New York conviction or sentence through the state appellate process.
Any appeal would be separate from the legal proceedings still required in California.
The sentencing marks a significant procedural endpoint in New York, but it does not end every outstanding issue connected to Weinstein’s criminal cases.
The case remains one of the most consequential criminal prosecutions associated with the #MeToo movement, which brought wider public attention to allegations of sexual abuse and workplace misconduct in the entertainment industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Harvey Weinstein sentenced to prison for in New York?
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on September 23, 2026.
Who was involved in the New York conviction?
The conviction involved Miriam Haley, who testified that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 2006 at his Manhattan apartment.
What happened to the Jessica Mann rape charge?
New York prosecutors dropped the charge in June 2026 after a retrial ended with a deadlocked jury and Mann declined to testify in another trial.
Was Weinstein’s original New York conviction overturned?
Yes. New York’s highest court overturned his original 2020 convictions in 2024 and ordered a new trial.
Does Harvey Weinstein still face a California sentence?
Yes. His California conviction remains in place, although an appeals court ordered a new sentencing proceeding in 2026.
Fact-Checked: Key facts were checked against New York court records and current reporting on the September 23, 2026 sentencing and related proceedings.
Disclaimer: This article reports the current court status and does not replace legal advice or court filings.