Anthony Weiner Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, 53, was sentenced to 21 months in jail today for sexting a 15-year-old girl, as reported by the New York Times.

Details About Weiner’s Sentencing

Joon H. Kim, Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney, gave the following public statement regarding Weiner’s crimes and his sentencing:

“Anthony Weiner, a former Congressman and candidate for Mayor, asked a girl who he knew to be 15 years old to display her naked body and engage in sexually explicit behavior for him online. Justice demand that this type of conduct be prosecuted and punished with time in prison. Today, Anthony Weiner received a just sentence that was appropriate for his crime.”

Prior to Weiner’s sentencing, he issued an apology to the court, claiming that he was seeking therapy to change his ways. However, prosecutors noted that Weiner has apologized many times without changing his behavior. The former Congressman’s defense team had a contrast point of view. According to them, the 15-year-old sought out Weiner for financial gain and influence over the election.

Statement From Anthony Weiner

In May 2017, Weiner gave the following public statement: