Criminal Lawyer Breaks Down R Kelly & Harvey Weinstein Sentenced

TL;DR

Criminal lawyer Bruce Rivers analyzes the cases of R Kelly and Harvey Weinstein, discussing their heinous crimes and sentencing.

Transcript

snitching hi this is Bruce Rivers welcome to another episode of criminal lawyer reacts I'm Bruce Rivers and today we are reacting to the creepiest sexual guys you can possibly find on the planet R Kelly and Harvey Weinstein now before we get to them uh because there's breaking news about both of them but before we get to them this episode like all ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👶 R Kelly's crimes included sex trafficking and manufacturing child pornography.
• ✊ Both R Kelly and Harvey Weinstein abused their power and control over others.
• 🧔‍♀️ Harvey Weinstein, a once influential filmmaker, used his allure in the film industry to exploit and assault young women.
• 📞 Harvey Weinstein received a combined total of 39 years in prison from his New York and Los Angeles trials.
• 🥹 The MeToo movement has empowered victims to come forward and hold their abusers accountable.
• 🙂 The testimonies of the victims in both cases shed light on the long-lasting impact of sexual assault.
• 🧑‍🏭 Aggravating factors could have potentially resulted in a longer sentence for Harvey Weinstein, but the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are some of the crimes R Kelly is serving time for?

R Kelly is currently serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and an additional 20 years for federal child pornography charges, having manufactured child pornography.

Q: How did R Kelly abuse his power and control others?

R Kelly abused his power and control by locking people in rooms and subjecting them to abusive and degrading acts, exerting complete control over their lives.

Q: Did Harvey Weinstein maintain his innocence during his trial?

Yes, Harvey Weinstein maintained his innocence, claiming that the allegations were about money and pleading for a sentence lesser than life in prison.

Q: Are there any charges that Harvey Weinstein was acquitted of or dropped?

Yes, in the Los Angeles trial, four counts connected to an unnamed woman who did not testify were dropped, and one charge related to Jennifer Newsom was acquitted.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Bruce Rivers discusses the cases of R Kelly and Harvey Weinstein, both notorious for their sexual offenses.

• R Kelly, already serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking, also received 20 years for federal child pornography charges.

• Harvey Weinstein, serving a 23-year sentence in New York, was sentenced to an additional 16 years in Los Angeles for sexual assault.