Actress Rose McGowan at the trial of Harvey Weinstein on January 6, 2020. - Mark Lennihan / AP / SIPA

The jury didn't go so far as to declare that Harvey Weinstein was a predator, but it was a historic verdict. On Monday, the deposed producer was found guilty of rape and sexual assault but exonerated of the most serious charge (which was punishable by life). While he faces up to 25 years in prison, his famous accusers, who popularized the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, welcomed a decision marking "the beginning of justice" for "survivors of sexual assault".

Annabella Sciorra: "Even if we can hope for a result that brings absolute justice (the jury said Harvey Weinstein was not guilty of acting like a predator), we can never regret breaking the silence. Because by confronting the powerful with the truth, we are paving the way for a more just culture, free from the scourge of violence against women, "she said in a statement relayed by the Hollywood Reporter .

Rose McGowan: “I am proud of the courageous women who testified. They put a monster out of action. Thank you to the prosecutors and the jury who said: not one more, "said the actress, who claims to have been raped by Harvey Weinstein, on Twitter.

Julianne Moore: "Today's success in the Weinstein trial is a tribute to the courage and resilience of those who broke the silence and a victory for all survivors (of sexual assault), everywhere," said l actress, member of the Time's Up movement, on Twitter.

Asia Argento: "Harvey Weinstein is now found guilty of rape," said the actress, who accuses the producer of raping her, on Instagram.

Ashley Judd: "I think about the fact that it took 90 women to come forward to get a conviction on two counts," said the actress, who says she was harassed by Harvey Weinstein on Twitter.

Rosie Perez: "This is a huge victory and I know it will give hope and courage to others to tell their truth," said the actress who testified at the Weinstein trial on Twitter.

Reese Witherspoon: "This is just the beginning," said the actress and founding member of the Time's Up movement on Twitter.

Mira Sorvino: “The beginning of justice. In the meantime, my sisters, "said the actress, who claims to have been harassed by Harvey Weinstein on Twitter.

Rosanna Arquette: "It's a victory for all survivors" of sexual assault. "Whatever happens, he's a rapist forever. Next step: the Los Angeles trial. More survivors to hear, "said the actress who said she was assaulted by Harvey Weinstein on Twitter.

Tarana Burke: “Even if a man has been found guilty today, we have to worry about whether we will be taken care of tomorrow. That's why we say #MeToo, "said the founder of the #MeToo movement in a press release.

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