Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced on Wednesday after his highly publicized trial and eventual conviction on first degree criminal act and third degree sexual assault charges.
TW: this article contains depictions or discussions of sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.
“His fall from grace has been historic, perhaps unmatched in the age of social media,” they wrote in a letter to the judge. They also cited Weinstein's poor health and advanced age meant any sentence above five years "is likely to constitute a de facto life sentence."
The prosecution cited a "lifetime of abuse towards others, sexual and otherwise," in their request, and stated that "Starting in the 1970's, he has trapped women into his exclusive control and assaulted or attempted to assault them."
They wrote that the judge has "wide discretion" to consider all that is known about Weinstein when it comes time to deliver a sentence.
The judge also told Weinstein that he will be formally registered as a sex offender.
Weinstein's team have said they will appeal the jury's decision to convict.
