Harvey Weinstein's conviction of rape and sexual assault was a "great victory" for women and sends a "very strong message", US President
Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "I think that from the standpoint of women, I think it was a great thing," Trump said at a news conference in India, a day after Weinstein was convicted.
"It was a great victory. And sends a very strong message, very, very strong message."
The conviction of the once-powerful
Hollywood
producer was hailed as a historic victory by the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct.
A jury which included seven men and five women came to a verdict against the disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein who was facing charges in his
New York
County trial.
According to the reports, Weinstein has been convicted of criminal sexual assault in the first degree, based on the testimony of
Miriam Haley
and rape in the third degree, based on the testimony of one-time aspiring actress
Jessica Mann
.