The disgraced movie producer broke his courtroom silence during Wednesday's hearing - sounding unrepentant. 

Speaking from a wheelchair behind the defence table, Weinstein said he was "totally confused" - adding he feels remorse for all men going through this fight. 

Despite a plea for leniency, judges handed him a sentence nearer to the maximum of 29 years than their requested minimum of five.

More than 100 women, including famous actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and Uma Thurman, have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct stretching back decades, fueling the #MeToo movement against sexual abuse and harassment. Now that he has been sentenced, his lawyers can move forward with a promised appeal.

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