Trigger of “#MeToo” US movie producer jailed 23:23 on March 12, 9:44
A court in New York was found guilty of two charges of indicting a sexual assault by an American movie producer that triggered the spread of a series of "#MeToo" movements accusing sexual violence and sexual harassment. He also sentenced him to 23 years in prison.
In this case, film producer Weinsteen accused sexual violence and sexual harassment of actors and others, and the accusations of this were said to have evolved into a series of "#MeToo" movements.
In a previous trial, a New York court jury found guilty of last year's guilty of two sexual assaults, including sexual assault, against Weinstein for extortion of sexual activity against two women in 2006 and 2013. A verdict was issued.
The court, which had been hearing the sentence, sentenced him to 23 years in prison for two charges.
According to the US media, a court judge stated that "the defendant has been guilty of repeated crimes" for the sentence.
On the other hand, Defendant Weinsteen has indicated that it will appeal, including "sex was consent."