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Weinstein convicted of sex assault, rape in 'new era' for #MeToo

Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court where he would be convicted on two charges of sexual assault and rape. [AFP]

Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault but acquitted of the most serious predatory charges, a verdict hailed as a historic victory by the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct.

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