Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for a sex crime conviction tied to a 2006 incident in New York, adding to the lengthy prison term the disgraced Hollywood producer is already serving. The sentencing took place in a New York court and represents one of the final major legal proceedings in a years-long series of criminal cases against Weinstein.

Weinstein, 74, was previously convicted in California and is serving a 16-year sentence there. The new 15-year New York sentence is expected to be served consecutively, meaning Weinstein would remain incarcerated well into his eighties, barring any successful appeals or other legal developments.

The case against Weinstein in New York had a complicated procedural history. His original 2020 New York conviction was overturned by the state's Court of Appeals in 2024 on procedural grounds, leading to a retrial. Prosecutors pursued the case again, resulting in the conviction and sentencing announced Thursday.

Weinstein's criminal proceedings have been closely watched as a landmark moment in the #MeToo era, which saw dozens of women come forward with allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him beginning in 2017. His trials are widely credited with accelerating a broader cultural reckoning around workplace sexual abuse and the treatment of accusers in the legal system.

Defense attorneys had argued for leniency citing Weinstein's age and deteriorating health. Prosecutors pushed for a substantial sentence, emphasizing the severity of the offense and the impact on the victim. The judge imposed the 15-year term, which falls within the range sought by the prosecution.