Internet Reacts To Harvey Weinstein Conviction

Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood producer and whose sexual assault allegations spearheaded the #MeToo movement, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and faces 25 years in prison. The jury, however, acquitted Weinstein of predatory sexual assault, the most serious charges against him.

Weinstein was found guilty of third-degree rape of former actress Jessica Mann and first-degree criminal sexual assault of former Porject Runway production assistant Mimi Haley. More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual assault and harassment, reports NBC.

According to the New York Times:

The jury found Mr. Weinstein guilty of two counts, criminal sexual assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree. On the two counts of predatory sexual assault, the not guilty verdicts suggested that one or some jurors did not believe the testimony of Annabella Sciorra, an actress best known for her work in The Sopranos.

The verdict inspired many conversations online, both about the trial and the #MeToo movement as a whole. On Twitter, the topic "Harvey Weinstein" became the #3 trending topic worldwide and #WeinsteinTrial the #5 topic in the United States.

I applaud the women who bravely stepped forward to help forever alter the conversation around what they -- and all of us -- have to put up with. Gratified to see some justice being served here. #MeToo https://t.co/wR4f66uecj

— Anthony Rapp (@albinokid) February 24, 2020

Weinstein terrorized and attacked women for decades.Now he will sit in a prison cell where he belongs. Sending so much love, support and most of all gratitude to Annabella Sciorra and all of the women who came forward.

— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) February 24, 2020

Weinstein still faces sentencing for the two charges. He faces between five and 25 years. He is also awaiting trial for sexual assault charges in Los Angeles.