In February 2020, after a lengthy trial, Hollywood movie producer Weinstein was handed a 23-year jail sentence for his predatory sexual behaviour. He could have escaped with a 5-year term, but the previous behaviour meant the Judge felt compelled to impose the maximum he could.
Recently, Weinstein was sentenced to an additional 16 years behind bars after he was convicted of rape and three counts of rape and sexual assault against a European model and actress who testified anonymously. This effectively puts him in prison for the rest of his life.
The #MeToo campaign gained momentum and then gave women the support and encouragement to share their own experiences of sexual harassment.
The #MeToo movement led to 6 other convictions and five charges of prominent and influential figures in what is now known as the 'Weinstein Effect'.