Harvey Weinstein was sentenced on March 11 to 23 years in prison. “With this conviction, the more than 80 women who have come forward to describe sexual harassment, groping, coercion and sexual assault, can find relief that the extensive predation by Harvey Weinstein has come to an end,” said Sonia Ossorio, president of the National Organization for Women in New York State.

“Mayor De Blasio is not a lame duck. He can ensure the NYPD takes immediate action to provide public safety and restore the public's trust," said Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women - New York. "Either he cares about delivering the best service to rape victims or he's fine with the status quo." 

“The Mayor of this city owes the women of this city an apology,” said Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women - New York. “Substandard police responses to sex crimes has happened on his watch.”

“We stand here today to honor the courage and bravery of every survivor who came forward, at great personal sacrifice, in an effort to hold Weinstein accountable and to say to every survivor that we stand in solidarity with you, we’re fighting alongside you, and we won’t give up until there’s justice.”

Monica entered prison as a young victim of drug addiction and severe domestic violence and is walking out a mature college-educated woman, with a strong support network, who will contribute to society in meaningful ways.