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Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant speaks out after guilty verdict - BBC Newsnight
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26:44Now PlayingFormer movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty on two counts in his sexual assault trial. Subscribe to our channel here
Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison and will be sentenced in March.
He was convicted on lesser charges of third-degree rape and a criminal sexual act in the first degree but he was acquitted of the most serious charges of predatory sexual assault.
He had denied all charges.
Emily Maitlis is joined by Weinstein’s former assistant Zelda Perkins, Labour MP Jess Phillips, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and and editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter Kim Masters to discuss what’s next for the Me Too movement.
Interview with Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno
Interview with Rowena Chiu and Zelda Perkins
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