The conviction of Harvey Weinstein: "a victory" for the #MeToo movement

For the #MeToo and Time's up movements, the condemnation of Harvey Weinstein is a "victory for those who have broken the silence". © Sarah Morris / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

Text by: RFI Follow

In the United States, the verdict in the high-profile trial of Harvey Weinstein fell, he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault and faces between 5 and 25 years in prison.

Publicity

Read more

From our correspondent in New York , Loubna Anaki

The exact sentence will be announced on March 11, 2020, and his lawyers have already indicated that they will appeal. Manhattan prosecutor Cyrus Vance, widely criticized for refusing to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in 2015 on charges of sexual assault, was able to say this time, " Harvey Weinstein is a dangerous predator who used his power to assault and humiliate its victims . "

" To all of his victims, we owe you a lot, " added Cyrus Vance at a press conference as Harvey Weinstein was escorted handcuffed from the courtroom.

The voices of the victims heard

If this verdict avoids perpetuity for the American producer, it is all the same welcomed by Gloria Allred, lawyer of one of the victims of Harvey Weinstein in this case. "Today, the voices of the victims have been heard, " said the one who has been fighting for the rights of women for 40 years before the American courts.

The reaction of the movement that brought about the fall of Harvey Weinstein two years ago was eagerly awaited. For #MeToo and Time's up , it is " a victory for those who have broken the silence about Weinstein. A victory for survivors everywhere else ”.

Symbol of this #MeToo movement and alleged victim of Harvey Weinstein, actress Rose McGowan declared that she " could finally, breathe again ".

► Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault and rape

Newsletter With the Daily Newsletter, find the headlines directly in your mailbox

subscribe

Download the app

google-play-badge_FR

  • United States
  • Justice
  • Women
  • Womens rights

On the same subject

Mid-day guest

Weinstein affair: “The whole stake of this lawsuit, it is the phenomenon of grip”

decryption

Is the Weinstein trial also the trial of a system and an era?

Press review of the Americas

What's new: The Weinstein trial, a “referendum of the #MeToo movement”