Disgraced film producer tells judge he ‘didn’t deserve’ to spend life behind bars
Just before his sentencing, Weinstein begged judge Lisa Lench for “mercy”, telling her that he “didn’t deserve” to spend life behind bars, adding that the allegations against him had been a “set up”.“I never raped or sexually assaulted Jane Doe One. I don’t know that woman and she doesn’t know me.
“This is a made-up story. With all due respect, Jane Doe One is an actress… Jane Doe One can turn on the tears.The former producer, who is 70 years old, was wheeled into court wearing a grey Los Angeles County jail uniform and remained seated as he addressed the court. During the two-month trial, which began in October last year, the court heard how Weinstein had used his influence to organise private meetings with women, where he attacked them. – Agencies
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