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Hillary Clinton is sharing her thoughts on Harvey Weinstein‘s guilty verdict.

“The jury’s verdict [in the Weinstein trial] really speaks for itself,” the former US Secretary of State and First Lady expressed (via Variety) while attending the photo call and press conference for her docu-series Hillary held during the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Hotel on Tuesday (February 25).

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of committing a criminal sexual act and third-degree rape. The charges and verdict come almost two years after the former producer was accused of sexual harassment, assault or rape.

“It is obviously something that people have looked at and followed, because it was time for an accounting and the jury clearly found that,” Hillary said at the Berlin Film Festival.

When asked if the Weinstein verdict will cause politicians to think more carefully about the donations they accept from senior figures in the entertainment industry, Hillary said she doesn’t think it will “chill” the donations process.

“He contributed to every Democrat’s campaign — he contributed to Barack Obama’s campaign, John Kerry’s campaign, Al Gore’s campaign, everyone’s campaign,” she said. “I don’t know whether that should chill anyone else from contributing to political campaigns but it should certainly end the kind of behavior for which he was convicted for.”

Just hours after his guilty verdict was delivered, Harvey Weinstein has been taken to Bellevue Hospital.

Variety reports that the disgraced producer was having chest pains after he was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault and third-degree rape in New York City today (February 24).

Harvey was expected to be going to Rikers Island ahead of his sentence hearing, however, was taken to Bellevue instead.

He faces up to 29 years in prison, and his sentencing will happen on March 11.

If you missed it, see how celebrities are reacting to Harvey‘s guilty verdict.

Earlier today, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of committing a criminal sexual act and third-degree rape and celebrities are reacting to it on social media.

The charges and verdict come almost two years after the former producer was accused of sexual harassment, assault or rape.

Ashley Judd was one of the first to react to the verdict, writing, “For the women who testified in this case, and walked through traumatic hell, you did a public service to girls and women everywhere, thank you.#ConvictWeinstein #Guilty.”

Chef Padma Lakshmi added, “Harvey Weinstein is now a convicted rapist. If there’s a man who doesn’t deserve bail, it’s him.”

“I am heartened for his victims and for all those who said #metoo and #TimesUp that some justice has been done,” Elizabeth Banks shared on her timeline.

Annabella Sciorra also reacted to Harvey‘s guilty verdict, despite being acquitted on her rape charges.

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Annabella Sciorra was one of the high profile testimonies during Harvey Weinstein‘s sexual assault case in New York City this month.

After hearing the verdict where he was charged with criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape, the 59-year-old actress reacted to the news and reflected on her own testimony, which he was acquitted of.

“My testimony was painful but necessary. I spoke for myself and with the strength of the 80-plus victims of Harvey Weinstein in my heart,” Annabella shared in a statement (via THR). “While we hope for continued righteous outcomes that bring absolute justice, we can never regret breaking the silence. For in speaking truth to power we pave the way for a more just culture, free of the scourge of violence against women.”

Rosie Perez, who testified in support of Annabella and confirmed her claims, tweeted about the guilty verdict as well.

“Harvey Weinstein has been handcuffed and taken to jail!” she wrote. “Gutted for my dear friend #AnnabellaSciorra who told the truth! Yet I congratulate her and all who came forward for their bravery. This is not enough but survivors take courage! This is still a great win!”

Find out what Harvey Weinstein‘s lawyer shared about the guilty verdict.

Harvey Weinstein‘s top lawyer is reacting to his guilty verdict.

After her client was found guilty on two sexual assault accounts on Monday (February 24), Donna Rotunno released a statement, saying it is a “bittersweet day.”

Obviously, this is a bittersweet day,” Donna said outside the court via Hollywood Reporter. “We are disappointed. We knew we came in and we were down 35-0 on the day that we started this trial.”

“The jurors came in knowing everything they could know about this case. We couldn’t find a juror who had never heard of Harvey Weinstein,” Donna continued before saying that Harvey‘s team will “absolutely be appealing” the verdict.”

“The fight is not over,” Donna added.

Harvey was found guilty of rape and criminal sexual acts. He was found not guilty of sexual predatory assault. After his appearance in court, Harvey was handcuffed and taken to jail.

“It is absolutely horrible for me to watch my client be taken into custody,” Donna said. “We don’t feel good about that at all.”

“Harvey is very strong,” Donna concluded. “Harvey is unbelievably strong. He took it like a man. He knows that we will continue to fight for him and knows that this is not over.”

Harvey Weinstein was immediately placed into handcuffs by police and taken to jail on Monday (February 24) in New York City, minutes after being convicted guilty of rape.

“Weinstein was immediately handcuffed and transported to jail following his conviction,” the New York Times reports.

His lawyer, Donna Rotunno, requested he be placed on house arrest, citing “letters from his doctor,” because he “was found not guilty of the most serious charges he was charged with.”

He was found guilty of rape and criminal sexual acts. He was found not guilty of sexual predatory assault.

The judge did not agree with Weinstein‘s lawyer. He will be formally sentenced on March 11 and he is appealing the conviction. He will spent anywhere from five to over 25 years in prison for his crimes.

See how Time’s Up reacted to the Weinstein verdict.

Time’s Up, the movement against sexual harassment and misconduct, has released a statement on the Harvey Weinstein jury verdict.

“This trial — and the jury’s decision today — marks a new era of justice, not just for the Silence Breakers, who spoke out at great personal risk, but for all survivors of harassment, abuse, and assault at work,” Tina Tchen, president and CEO of the Time’s Up Foundation, said in a statement (via THR).

Tina added about those who testified and came forward, “We owe a debt of gratitude to Mimi Haleyi, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra, Dawn Dunning, Tarale Wulff, and Lauren Young and all the Silence Breakers for their bravery and resolve as they faced this man in court. We continue to believe them — all of them — and continue to be in solidarity with them. The jury’s verdict sends a powerful message to the world of just how much progress has been made since the Weinstein Silence Breakers ignited an unstoppable movement.”

Weinstein was found guilty of criminal sexual assault in the first degree in relation to the attack against Miriam “Mimi” Haleyi and rape in the third degree in relation to the attack of Jessica Mann.

Find out how much time Weinstein could spend in prison.