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Harvey Weinstein begs for mercy as he is sentenced to another 16 years in prison

Disgraced movie executive will now likely spend rest of life behind bars

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison for Los Angeles rape

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for raping a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel in 2013, all but assuring that the disgraced Hollywood kingmaker will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

Harvey Weinstein will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after LA sentence

Once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, the 70-year-old former film producer will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

R. Kelly sentenced to one more year in prison for child pornography

The disgraced former R&B star is already serving 30 years for sex trafficking and racketeering. On Thursday, he was given one more year in prison for having made pornography with three children.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

One year on, Ukrainians in U.S. cope with war, displacement

In New York, far from her home in northern Ukraine, Valeriya Roshkovan has tried to do what she can to bring an end to Russia’s invasion of her country

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Tributes paid to The Walking Dead actor Jansen Panettiere who died aged 28

Law enforcement officials were allegedly called to his New York home on Sunday (February 19) at around 5.30pm, TMZ reports

Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

FTX founder faces new charges in rewritten indictment

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional fraud charges in a rewritten indictment that was unsealed in New York federal court

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

R. Kelly sentenced to an additional year in federal prison, and 19 concurrent years, for ‘horrific’ abuse of underage girls

CHICAGO — The video of R. Kelly sexually abusing his teenage goddaughter, “Jane,” has haunted her for more than two decades, robbing her of her childhood, of her dreams of being a musician, of any chance she ever had at normalcy.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 additional years for LA rape conviction

Disgraced producer was previously convicted of rape and sexual assault in New York and is serving a 23-year term

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2023

The Five Best Potential Trade Proposals for Aaron Rodgers

There are plenty of teams who would be chomping at the bit to make a move for the four-time MVP.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2023