Harvey Weinstein faced two women in court who were set to deliver victim impact statements ahead of Judge James Burke pronouncing his sentence
“He violated my trust, my body and my basic right to reject his sexual advances,” said Haleyi, who was the first of his victims to speak."When he attacked me that evening, it scarred me emotionally and physically. It diminished my confidence and faith in people, and my confidence and faith in myself.Haleyi began crying when she described herself as"not the perfect victim but as a human being," who is healing.
Under New York law, such witnesses are barred from delivering victim impact statements at sentencing. Aidala argued for the minimum sentence of five years, saying that eight and a half years is the average sentence in New York for these crimes. He said Weinstein is a candidate for a low sentence given his background.
“When you look at the allegations in the courtroom, you see a very small side of who Mr. Weinstein really is," she said. “This incarceration not only has an impact on Mr. Weinstein, but all the people who love and care about him. Although Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. did not win a total victory in the case, what he did win was enough for Weinstein's many accusers and MeToo activists to claim a victory.
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