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    Weinstein convicted of 2 of 5 counts in sexual assault trial

    by Laura Newberry and James Queally, Los Angeles Times Feb 24, 2020 5 minutes

    NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and a felony sex crime Monday, marking a climactic end to a high-profile case that in some ways serves as vindication of the #MeToo movement.

    Those two counts were connected to individual allegations made by Mimi Haley, a former Weinstein Co. production assistant, and Jessica Mann, a once-aspiring actress. Weinstein was acquitted on the two most serious charges of predatory sexual assault, which each carried a potential life sentence.

    As the verdict was delivered, Weinstein, 69, appeared to be staring ahead while a half-dozen court officers surrounded him.

    Judge James Burke ordered Weinstein to be held in custody until his sentencing March 11.

    The jury deliberated for five days after listening to weeks of emotional testimony from six women who said that the fallen Hollywood titan used his influence and the promise of potential acting

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