Harvey Weinstein is one of the biggest sexual predators Hollywood has ever seen. For so many years, the film producer used his power to exploit women. There were whispers in the industry about his wrongdoing but no one came forward until 2017 during the me-too movement.
Recently, the former Miramax co-founder was sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sexual assault charges. Now the first Jane Doe, the survivor who testified in court, has revealed her identity. Let’s find out in detail about the brave lady who fought back against Weinstein.
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Harvey Weinstein’s First Jane Doe Survivor Comes Forward
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison recently by the court on three counts of rape and sexual assault. Among the several victims of his predatory behavior, the first Jane Doe has come forward and revealed her identity.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Evgeniya Chernyshova, the mother of a 16-year-old daughter and 23-year-old son, has come forward. The disgraced movie mogul was found guilty of raping her in 2013 in a hotel room.
The Russian-born woman received the news via a text from her attorney. “I had to ask my daughter if I understood the English correctly,” she said. “She’s like, ‘Why are you crying, mom? It’s good.’”
Weinstein was charged with raping four women, but only Chernyshova’s case was the only one that resulted in a conviction. She testified during the trial and was the only one who delivered a statement in court. “I’m tired of hiding,” she said while speaking publicly for the first time. “I want my life back. I’m Evgeniya, I’ve been raped. This is my story.”
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The Disgraced Producer Will Spent His Entire Life In Prison
On Thursday, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years of jail time in Los Angeles by the judge. It happened just two months after he was convicted of three counts of sexual assault and rape.
He was already serving a 23-year sentence for his criminal trial dating back to 2020. This means that the predator will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Just before the sentencing was announced, he made one final plea request to Judge Lisa B. Lench.
I maintain that I’m innocent,” he said in court. “This is about money and coming after me”. His legal team also tried to lower the sentencing by talking about his health issues.
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