Hello. The movie producer Harvey Weinstein once one of the most powerful men in hollywood is injail in new york, facing the possibility of 25 years in prison. In a case that sparked the metoo movement, he was found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act. He was cleared of two counts of predatory Sexual Assault, and first degree rape. Hell be sentenced in two weeks, although his defence team have already lodged an appeal. Nick bryant is in new york. Harvey weinstein is preparing to spend his first night in prison, the first of many in this one time movie mogul will now be known primarily as a convicted rapist. This is such a landmark verdict, this was such a test case the metoo movement. This really does feel like a before and after moment because the trial ended with two guilty verdict. My report contains some flash photography. Harvey weinstein entered court to face his legal reckoning. Guilty already in the court of Global Opinion and about to be found guilty under us criminal law.
Children are banned from heading the football in training though it will still be allowed in matches. And coming up, tributes to the pioneering nasa mathematician, katherine johnson, who has died at the age of 101. Good evening. In the last hour the movie producer Harvey Weinstein once the most powerful man in hollywood has been found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act by a court in new york. He is likely to face a long time behind bars. But the jury cleared him of two of the most serious charges which could have carried a life sentence. The allegations against mr weinstein sparked the Metoo Movement which inspired women around the world to take a stand against abuse. Our north america correspondent nick bryant reports from new york. For weeks we have seen Harvey Weinstein shuffle na to this court but not tonight. He was spending eight in the cells. The first of many. He showed very little emotion as the verdict was delivered. He looked done sounded as if hands were placed in han
Its no longer business as usual in the united states. This is the age of empowerment of women, and you cannot intimidate them any more. The latest on coronavirus, as people queue for masks in south korea. The World Health Organization warns that other countries, including italy, needed to take tougher measures. A man has been found guilty of murdering a pensioner by shooting him with a crossbow outside his home in anglesey last year. President trump makes his First Official visit to india, where he greets a vast crowd in gujarat, but no sign of the sought after trade deal between the us and india. Tributes to pioneering nasa mathematician katherinejohnson, who has died at the age of 101. And at 11 30pm, well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, john stevens, deputy Political Editor at the daily mail, and polly mackenzie, chief executive of cross Party Think Tank demos. Stay with us for that. Hello. Harvey weinstein, one of the most powerful figures in hollywood
Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, once one of the most powerful men in hollywood, is injail in new york, facing the possibility of 25 years in prison. In a case that sparked the metoo movement, he was found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act. He was cleared of two counts of predatory Sexual Assault and first degree rape. Hell be sentenced in two weeks, although his defence team have already lodged an appeal. Nick bryant is in new york. Harvey weinstein is preparing to spend his first night in prison, the first of many in this one time movie mogul will now be known primarily as a convicted rapist. This is such a landmark verdict, this was such a test case for the metoo movement. This really does feel like a before and after moment because the trial ended with two guilty verdict. Verdicts. My report contains some flash photography. Harvey weinstein entered court to face his legal reckoning. Guilty already in the court of Global Opinion and about to be found guilty under us criminal
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