11/03/2020 17:02
Harvey Weinstein awaits sentencing in New York rape trial
Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced in New York on Wednesday, weeks after being found guilty of sexual assault and rape in a landmark trial.
Once one of Hollywood's most powerful figures, Weinstein could face up to 29 years in prison. His lawyers have appealed for a much shorter term.
Weinstein is currently being held in New York's infamous Rikers Island jail.
The 67-year-old was recently transferred there after being hospitalised when his trial ended.
He had stent implant surgery to remove a blockage after complaining of chest pains, according to a spokesman.
Weinstein's lawyers have asked Judge James Burke to consider his poor health, age and young children while sentencing him.
They asked for the shortest possible punishment of five years for their client, citing his "accomplishments" and "charitable endeavours" over the years.