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When the verdict was read, Weinstein was impassive.
After the proceedings ended this afternoon, the fallen producer was cuffed and led out of the courtroom.
Annabella Sciorras allegation that Weinsteinhad raped her around late 1993was part of the predatory sexual-assault counts.
He has significant medical issues.
I have letters from all his doctors, Judge.
Hes under the care of five doctors currently.
Hes dealing with the remnants of his back operation which was not successful, Rotunno claimed.
Hes in need of the walker.
He takes a list of different medicines.
Judge, hes currently receiving shots in his eyes so he does not go blind.
I dont doubt the severity of his medical conditions.
How is Wednesday March 11th for sentence?
Justice James Burke said matter-of-factly, right before he ordered that Weinstein be taken into custody.
It was very stressful and emotional, said one juror, reached by phone several hours after the verdict.
These are the eight women who changed the course of history in the fight against sexual violence.
Its rape, despite the complicated dynamics of power and consent after an assault.
Its rape even if there is no physical evidence.
Even if it happened a long time ago.
This is the new landscape for survivors of sexual assault in America.
This is a new day, Vance also said.
Its a new day because Harvey Weinstein has finally been held accountable for crimes he committed.
The women who came forward courageously, and at great risk, made that happen.
In a statement this afternoon, Sciorra said, 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.
Rotunno said after the verdict, Its absolutely horrible for me to watch my client taken into custody.
Speaking outside the Centre Street courthouse, she said, Harvey is very strong.
He took it like a man.
He knows this is not over … Obviously, he is disappointed, but he is strong.
Hes mentally tough, and were going to fight.
He just kept repeating, But Im innocent.
How can this happen in America?
said another Weinstein lawyer, Arthur Aidala, outside of the courthouse.
Hell have a very powerful appeal.
We can go in and get him bail pending appeal, and hopefully hell be home within the week.
A rep for Weinstein said that the ambulance was taking him to an infirmary on Rikers Island.
Weinsteins lawyers wanted him placed in an infirmary or protective custody, due to his medical problems.
As of 7:35 p.m., however, a rep confirmed that Weinstein is now at Bellevue Hospital.
Rotunno said it was due to high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and chest pain.
I am happy, she said outside the courthouse.
Supermodel Gigi Hadidappeared in the courtroomas a potential juror but was dismissed several days later.
Prosecutors called 28 witnesses, while Weinsteins defense called seven.
Weinstein himselfdid not testify.
