By Wonderwall.com Editors
1:34pm PST, Feb 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein, once a celebrated movie mogul in Hollywood, was convicted of two sex crimes on Monday after a long trial that included graphic testimony and uncomfortable details. Witnesses in the courtroom said the disgraced movie producer was astonished when the verdict was read in court. Following his convictions for criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance called Weinstein a "vicious serial sexual predator." The guilty convictions carry possible prison sentences. The third degree conviction carries up to four years in prison, whereas the first degree conviction bears a minimum of five years in prison, and up to 25 years. Throughout the process, Weinstein has been seen as a pariah in Hollywood. Click through to see how the entertainment world is reacting to the convictions…
"For the women who testified in this case, and walked through traumatic hell, you did a public service to girls and women everywhere, thank you. #ConvictWeinstein #Guilty" –Ashley Judd
"I am heartened for his victims and for all those who said #metoo and #TimesUp that some justice has been done." —Elizabeth Banks
"My testimony was painful but necessary. I spoke for myself and with the strength of the eighty plus victims of Harvey Weinstein in my heart. While we hope for continued righteous outcomes that bring absolute justice, we can never regret breaking the silence. For in speaking truth to power we pave the way for a more just culture, free of the scourge of violence against women." –Annabella Sciorra via People magazine.
"Harvey Weinstein is now a convicted rapist. If there's a man who doesn't deserve bail, it's him." –Padma Lakshmi
"Today's historic win in the Weinstein trial is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the #SilenceBreakers, and a victory for survivors everywhere. This is just the beginning. Join @TIMESUPNOW's fight for safety, equity & justice in every workplace" —Reese Witherspoon
"Today's historic win in the Weinstein trial is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the #SilenceBreakers, and a victory for survivors everywhere. This is just the beginning. Join @TIMESUPNOW's fight for safety, equity & justice in every workplace" —Julianne Moore
"Today's guilty verdicts in the Weinstein trial are a testament to the bravery & resilience of the #SilenceBreakers,& a victory for survivors everywhere.This is just the beginning. Join @TIMESUPNOW's fight for safety, equity & justice in every workplace: Text COURAGE to 306-44." —Eva Longoria
"Don't forget- Harvey Weinstein faces four more charges in Los Angeles. This is just the beginning of holding him accountable." –Judd Apatow
"Harvey Weinstein is a convicted rapist. No matter how hard the defense might try, he will remain a convicted rapist til the day he dies." –Ellen Barkin
"Today is a powerful day & a huge step forward in our collective healing" –Rose McGowan
"Gratitude to the brave women who've testified and to the jury for seeing through the dirty tactics of the defense .we will change the laws in the future so that rape victims are heard and not discredited and so that it's easier for people to report their rapes" –Rosanna Arquette
"Today's outcome in Harvey Weinstein's New York trial is the result of the decisions of multiple women to come forward to journalists and to prosecutors at great personal cost and risk. Please keep those women in your thoughts today." –Ronan Farrow
"Handcuffed by 6 cops and sent straight to jail" –Asia Argento
"For decades Harvey Weinstein used his power and position to harass, assault and rape women. Now a verdict, from a jury of seven men and five women have held him partially accountable. Harvey Weinstein is a convicted sex offender." –Daryl Hannah
"The jury convicted Weinstein of 1 count of rape & 1 count of committing a criminal sexual act. He was acquitted on the charges of predatory sexual assault, which each carried a potential life sentence." —Alyssa Milano
"oh happy day – off to the pokey #HarveyWeinsteinGuilty" –Rosie O'Donnell
"The beginning of #justice. More to come, my sisters. #weinsteinguilty" –Mira Sorvino
"I stand with the #SilenceBreakers and the men and women everywhere who have faced the injustice of silence for too long. #TimesUp" –Amber Tamblyn
"I hope the handcuffs are tight … #metoo #weinsteintrial" –Gretchen Carlson
"HARVEY WEINSTEIN HAS BEEN HANDCUFFED & TAKEN TO JAIL! GUTTED FOR MY DEAR FRIEND #ANNABELLASCIORRA WHO TOLD THE TRUTH! YET I CONGRATULATE HER & ALL WHO CAME FORWARD FOR THEIR BRAVERY. THIS IS NOT ENOUGH BUT SURVIVORS TAKE COURAGE! THIS IS STILL A GREAT WIN! CONGRATS JOAN ILLUZZI!" –Rosie Perez
"Hearing #HarveyWeinstein 's lawyer describing his client's reaction to his 2 Guilty Rape verdicts "like a gentleman" speaks volumes." –Kim Cattrall
"Grateful to all the courageous victims -and the villages that supported them- for stepping up and sharing your painful experiences so #Weinstein would be held accountable.
You have inspired and made a difference in the lives of many.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." –Ana Navarro
"Today's historic win in the Weinstein trial is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the #SilenceBreakers, and a victory for survivors everywhere. This is just the beginning. Join @TIMESUPNOW's fight for safety, equity & justice in every workplace" –Alysia Reiner
"In the future, when people think back on Harvey Weinstein, I hope the first image that pops into their heads is that coward shuffling into court w his fake walker" –Liz Phair
"Weinstein won't last in Rikers. They'll get to him. They always do." –Devon Sawa
