Overview
- Justice Matthew D’Emic resentenced the former yeshiva counselor, convicted in 2012 on 59 counts of sexual abuse, to 18 years, with roughly five years remaining after 13 already served.
- Assistant District Attorney Joseph Alexis said he had authority to seek 15 years but declined when Weberman initially dodged questions about his crimes and then acknowledged at least one act.
- The new sentence includes 10 years of post-release supervision and lifetime sex-offender registration, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.
- District Attorney Eric Gonzalez supported the resentencing as bringing the term in line with comparable cases, drawing sharp criticism from the victim and survivor advocates who warn of public-safety risks.
- Coverage noted Weberman could be eligible for earlier release with good behavior, while his supporters in parts of the ultra-Orthodox community and his critics remain deeply at odds over the outcome.