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A Manhattan judge sentencedHarvey Weinsteinto23 years in prisonfor rape and sexual assault on Wednesday.
Burke also ordered Weinstein to register as a sex offender.
The predatory-sexual-assault counts includedSopranosactressAnnabella Sciorras allegation that Weinsteinraped her around late 1993.
The verdict means that Weinstein was not convicted of a charge involving Sciorra.
Weinsteins conviction doesnt mean his legal drama has ended.
Vulture spoke with attorneys about whats next for the fallen producer-turned-convicted rapist.
Weinstein is now in prison.
Less than one week after his arrival, Weinstein reportedlytested positivefor coronavirus.
Weinsteins time in federal custody has been characterized from drama from the start.
Weinstein still has a criminal case in Los Angeles.
The four counts involve two separate women over a two-day period seven years ago.
Los Angeles prosecutors said on January 6 that they were investigating eight allegations against Weinstein.
Weinstein has not yet been arraigned in his California criminal case.
After Weinsteins conviction was revealed Monday, Los Angeles prosecutor Paul Thompson said, We are definitely proceeding.
The prosecutors said they cannot determine when defendant Weinstein will physically be in Los Angeles.
Prosecutors there also discussed coronavirus concerns in their statement.
Weinstein can waive extradition, which basically means not fight it, or he can oppose being brought there.
If Weinstein does want to fight extradition, there would be a hearing.
I think hed prefer, in a sense, to go to California, Rendelman said.
I think the prison system may be somewhat better for him there.
Weinsteins conviction might impact his L.A. case but not necessarily.
Weinstein can appeal his conviction.
Weinsteins appeal is a complicated process.
Weinsteins lawyers can ask for several things, said defense attorney Rhiya Trivedi.
They could ask for the appeals panel to reduce his sentence.
Weinsteins legal team could also ask the appeals court to throw out the conviction and order a new trial.
They could also ask for the indictment against Weinstein to be dismissed outright.
Weinstein still faces civil lawsuits.
Roiphe also said that the criminal conviction will make it easier for women to sue.
You have to go up to where theyre being held in prison.
Well go wherever he is and take his deposition.
Weinsteins conviction and potential imprisonment shouldnt impact any money he might have to pay accusers, Wigdor added.
I dont know why prison would affect his money.
I assume he has a great deal of money.
Weinstein actually saves more money by being in custody and not out spending it, Wigdor said.
