Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of two sex crime charges from two women, reports USA Today — and Twitter is quite satisfied.
Jurors found the Hollywood producer guilty of first-degree criminal sexual act for forcibly performing oral sex on production assistant Miriam “Mimi” Haleyi in 2006, for which he will serve 20 years.
He was also convicted of third-degree rape for attacking Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013, for which he will serve three years.
The two sentences will be served consecutively.
After his victims called for the highest possible sentencing of 29 years, Weinstein expressed regret.
“I feel remorse for this situation. I feel it deep in my heart. I’m really trying to be a better person," he said. “[I] would do a lot of things over. I would care less about the movies and care more about my children and my family…I may never see my children again."
He will be formally registered as a sex offender. Before his sentencing, Weinstein faced a minimum of five years, which his defense lawyers requested in recent court filings, according to Variety.
“I am totally confused. I think men are confused about all of this…this feeling of thousands of men and women who are losing due process, I’m worried about this country,” he told Judge James Burke. “This is not the right atmosphere in the United States of America.”
After the news broke, many took to Twitter to express their relief.
Bye, Harvey
— roxane gay (@rgay) March 11, 2020
God letting harvey weinstein die in prison pic.twitter.com/ThiCu9nvxo
— ً (@shanethabrat) March 11, 2020
they done locked harvey weinstein up. during women's history month. what a time to be alive
— ???????? ???????????????????????????? (@tyjanemarie) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein got sentenced to 23 years in jail. CHEERS pic.twitter.com/EeDRtLvvhz
— Black Ginger Foutley (@some_girlll) March 11, 2020
#HarveyWeinstein was just sentenced to 23 years in prison #TheView
pic.twitter.com/sy5FBm78qR— Luv Wins ✊???? Resist ???????????? (@luvwinsresist) March 11, 2020
After many people had been complaining that Bill Cosby was behind bars, while Weinstein had yet to be convicted, numerous social media users expressed that both men deserve to be in prison.
*Takes long sip of orange juice*
The answer to “What about Harvey Weinstein?” is now, officially, “He’s spending the remainder of his life in jail.” pic.twitter.com/tQ33RVAtqX— Norma’s Daughter (@naima) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein got 23 years so I hope all of you using him as an excuse to hide Bill Cosby can stfu now
— Your zaddy is an area boy (@dee_ngini) March 11, 2020
So what’s the goalpost move on #HarveyWeinstein now for Cosby apologists?! pic.twitter.com/weizstd9gI
— BlackOnBlackCinema (@BlackonCinema) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein got more time than Bill Cosby….and the timeline is crickets.
— Rev. Melech E. M. Thomas (@pastormelech) March 11, 2020
Told y'all….
Now the Bill Cosby apologists need to the shut the fcuk all the way up…. https://t.co/3zWoQEfOEZ
— Keith Murphy (@murphdogg29) March 11, 2020
Jail sentences:
Harvey Weinstein: 23 years
Bill Cosby: 3 to 10 yearsThe Cosby apologists book can close for good!
— ???????????????????????????? ???????????????? (@exavierpope) March 11, 2020
There was also mention of Weinstein’s deteriorating health.
I— https://t.co/pAA972A0Wi
pic.twitter.com/bA4U3ZP8Y0— brittany packnett cunningham (@MsPackyetti) March 11, 2020
Harvey Weinstein got 23 years and his lawyers said he wouldn’t survive more than 5.
Justice has been served for once.
— NG ???????? (@seaofknees_) March 11, 2020
WEINSTEIN’S LAWYER: “My client needs to be released after 5 years or he’ll die”
THE JUDGE: ????????????#HarveyWeinstein
#harveyweinsteintrial
pic.twitter.com/Xo4KTymzII— tiffani ???????? (@tiffanicvd) March 11, 2020
We were also reminded that he still has to face charges in Los Angeles.
And just think…Weinstein still has to answer for his crimes in LA ???? pic.twitter.com/OYTAZxI6Yj
— Fat Canary (@IWriteAllDay_) March 11, 2020
Weinstein was being held at Rikers Island but will now be moved into the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.