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	\|charges = Transferring obscene material to a minor		\|charges = Transferring obscene material to a minor
	\| sentence = 21 months in federal prison		\| sentence = 21 months in federal prison
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	\| status = Released (February 2019)		\| status = Released (February 2019)
	\|release_date = May 14, 2019		\|release_date = May 14, 2019
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	* 3 years of [[Supervised Release]]		* 3 years of [[Supervised Release]]
	* $10,000 fine		* $10,000 fine
	* Requirement to register as a ~~[[Sex Offender Registration\|~~sex offender]]		* Requirement to register as a sex offender
	* Required participation in an outpatient sex offender treatment program during supervised release		* Required participation in an outpatient sex offender treatment program during supervised release
	* Forfeiture of his iPhone used in the offense		* Forfeiture of his iPhone used in the offense
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	== Incarceration ==		== Incarceration ==

	=== ~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~FMC Devens]] ===		=== FMC Devens ===

	Weiner was ordered to self-surrender to the ~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~Federal Medical Center Devens]] in Ayer, Massachusetts, by November 6, 2017. He arrived at the facility on that date and was processed into custody. The assignment to ~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~FMC Devens]], a federal medical center rather than a standard Federal Correctional Institution, was likely based on Weiner's documented mental health treatment needs and the sex offender treatment programming available at the facility.		Weiner was ordered to self-surrender to the Federal Medical Center Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, by November 6, 2017. He arrived at the facility on that date and was processed into custody. The assignment to FMC Devens, a federal medical center rather than a standard Federal Correctional Institution, was likely based on Weiner's documented mental health treatment needs and the sex offender treatment programming available at the facility.

	~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~FMC Devens]] houses male inmates requiring medical and mental health care, and maintains a Sex Offender Management Program that provides treatment to inmates convicted of sex offenses. Weiner was designated federal inmate number 79812-054. During his incarceration, he was required to participate in the facility's sex offender treatment program as a condition of his sentence.		FMC Devens houses male inmates requiring medical and mental health care, and maintains a Sex Offender Management Program that provides treatment to inmates convicted of sex offenses. Weiner was designated federal inmate number 79812-054. During his incarceration, he was required to participate in the facility's sex offender treatment program as a condition of his sentence.

	Weiner maintained a low profile during his incarceration. Unlike during his political career, he avoided media attention and did not seek publicity. Bureau of Prisons records indicated he had no disciplinary infractions during his time at Devens, positioning him to earn maximum good conduct time credits.		Weiner maintained a low profile during his incarceration. Unlike during his political career, he avoided media attention and did not seek publicity. Bureau of Prisons records indicated he had no disciplinary infractions during his time at Devens, positioning him to earn maximum good conduct time credits.
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	=== Early Release ===		=== Early Release ===

	Weiner was released from ~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~FMC Devens]] on February 17, 2019, after serving approximately 15 months of his 21-month sentence. Under federal law, inmates can earn up to 54 days of good conduct time credit per year served, which effectively reduced Weiner's sentence by about 15% for maintaining clear conduct during his incarceration.		Weiner was released from FMC Devens on February 17, 2019, after serving approximately 15 months of his 21-month sentence. Under federal law, inmates can earn up to 54 days of good conduct time credit per year served, which effectively reduced Weiner's sentence by about 15% for maintaining clear conduct during his incarceration.

	Upon release from ~~[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|~~FMC Devens]], Weiner was not immediately free. He was transferred to a Residential Reentry Center (RRC), commonly known as a halfway house, in Brooklyn, New York. The RRC placement, which typically lasts for the final months of a federal sentence, allows inmates to transition back into society while under supervision. Residents of RRCs are required to maintain employment or participate in job training, submit to regular drug testing, maintain a curfew, and obtain permission for movements outside the facility.		Upon release from FMC Devens, Weiner was not immediately free. He was transferred to a Residential Reentry Center (RRC), commonly known as a halfway house, in Brooklyn, New York. The RRC placement, which typically lasts for the final months of a federal sentence, allows inmates to transition back into society while under supervision. Residents of RRCs are required to maintain employment or participate in job training, submit to regular drug testing, maintain a curfew, and obtain permission for movements outside the facility.

	Weiner completed his RRC placement on May 14, 2019, at which point his custodial sentence was complete. He then began his three-year term of supervised release under the supervision of U.S. Probation.		Weiner completed his RRC placement on May 14, 2019, at which point his custodial sentence was complete. He then began his three-year term of supervised release under the supervision of U.S. Probation.
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	== Incarceration ==		== Incarceration ==

	=== FMC Devens ===		=== [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|FMC Devens]] ===

	Weiner was ordered to self-surrender to the [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|Federal Medical Center Devens]] in Ayer, Massachusetts, by November 6, 2017. He arrived at the facility on that date and was processed into custody. The assignment to FMC Devens, a federal medical center rather than a standard Federal Correctional Institution, was likely based on Weiner's documented mental health treatment needs and the sex offender treatment programming available at the facility.		Weiner was ordered to self-surrender to the [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|Federal Medical Center Devens]] in Ayer, Massachusetts, by November 6, 2017. He arrived at the facility on that date and was processed into custody. The assignment to [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|FMC Devens]], a federal medical center rather than a standard Federal Correctional Institution, was likely based on Weiner's documented mental health treatment needs and the sex offender treatment programming available at the facility.

	FMC Devens houses male inmates requiring medical and mental health care, and maintains a Sex Offender Management Program that provides treatment to inmates convicted of sex offenses. Weiner was designated federal inmate number 79812-054. During his incarceration, he was required to participate in the facility's sex offender treatment program as a condition of his sentence.		[[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|FMC Devens]] houses male inmates requiring medical and mental health care, and maintains a Sex Offender Management Program that provides treatment to inmates convicted of sex offenses. Weiner was designated federal inmate number 79812-054. During his incarceration, he was required to participate in the facility's sex offender treatment program as a condition of his sentence.

	Weiner maintained a low profile during his incarceration. Unlike during his political career, he avoided media attention and did not seek publicity. Bureau of Prisons records indicated he had no disciplinary infractions during his time at Devens, positioning him to earn maximum good conduct time credits.		Weiner maintained a low profile during his incarceration. Unlike during his political career, he avoided media attention and did not seek publicity. Bureau of Prisons records indicated he had no disciplinary infractions during his time at Devens, positioning him to earn maximum good conduct time credits.
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	=== Early Release ===		=== Early Release ===

	Weiner was released from FMC Devens on February 17, 2019, after serving approximately 15 months of his 21-month sentence. Under federal law, inmates can earn up to 54 days of good conduct time credit per year served, which effectively reduced Weiner's sentence by about 15% for maintaining clear conduct during his incarceration.		Weiner was released from [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|FMC Devens]] on February 17, 2019, after serving approximately 15 months of his 21-month sentence. Under federal law, inmates can earn up to 54 days of good conduct time credit per year served, which effectively reduced Weiner's sentence by about 15% for maintaining clear conduct during his incarceration.

	Upon release from FMC Devens, Weiner was not immediately free. He was transferred to a Residential Reentry Center (RRC), commonly known as a halfway house, in Brooklyn, New York. The RRC placement, which typically lasts for the final months of a federal sentence, allows inmates to transition back into society while under supervision. Residents of RRCs are required to maintain employment or participate in job training, submit to regular drug testing, maintain a curfew, and obtain permission for movements outside the facility.		Upon release from [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)\|FMC Devens]], Weiner was not immediately free. He was transferred to a Residential Reentry Center (RRC), commonly known as a halfway house, in Brooklyn, New York. The RRC placement, which typically lasts for the final months of a federal sentence, allows inmates to transition back into society while under supervision. Residents of RRCs are required to maintain employment or participate in job training, submit to regular drug testing, maintain a curfew, and obtain permission for movements outside the facility.

	Weiner completed his RRC placement on May 14, 2019, at which point his custodial sentence was complete. He then began his three-year term of supervised release under the supervision of U.S. Probation.		Weiner completed his RRC placement on May 14, 2019, at which point his custodial sentence was complete. He then began his three-year term of supervised release under the supervision of U.S. Probation.
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	{{FAQ\|question=What did Anthony Weiner go to prison for?\|answer=Weiner pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor. ~~He had~~ engaged in sexually explicit communications with a 15-year-old girl while ~~knowing~~ her ~~age~~.}}		{{FAQ\|question=What did Anthony Weiner go to prison for?\|answer=Weiner pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor in violation of federal law. From January to March 2016, he engaged in sexually explicit communications with a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina across multiple platforms including Facebook Messenger, Skype, Kik, and Snapchat. He knew the victim was a minor and sent explicit photographs while also requesting and receiving explicit images from her.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=How long was Anthony Weiner in prison?\|answer=Weiner was sentenced to 21 months ~~and~~ served approximately 18 months at ~~FMC~~ Devens in Massachusetts before being released to a halfway house in February 2019.}}		{{FAQ\|question=How long was Anthony Weiner in prison?\|answer=Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison. He served approximately 15 months at Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts before being released to a Brooklyn halfway house in February 2019. He completed his sentence, including the halfway house placement, on May 14, 2019, and then began a three-year term of supervised release that concluded in May 2022.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=How did Anthony Weiner affect the 2016 election?\|answer=FBI investigation of Weiner's laptop ~~discovered emails between~~ his wife Huma Abedin and Hillary Clinton, ~~prompting FBI~~ Director Comey to ~~announce he~~ was ~~reopening~~ the ~~Clinton email investigation 11 days before~~ the ~~election~~.}}		{{FAQ\|question=How did Anthony Weiner affect the 2016 election?\|answer=During the FBI investigation of Weiner's devices, agents discovered a laptop he shared with his wife Huma Abedin that contained thousands of emails between Abedin and Hillary Clinton. On October 28, 2016—just 11 days before the presidential election—FBI Director James Comey sent a letter to Congress announcing the FBI was reviewing these emails, an announcement that dominated news coverage and may have influenced the outcome of the closely contested race.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=Is Anthony Weiner a registered sex offender?\|answer=Yes. As part of his sentence, Weiner was required to register as a sex offender, a ~~designation that remains~~ in ~~effect~~ and ~~carries ongoing restrictions~~.}}		{{FAQ\|question=Is Anthony Weiner a registered sex offender?\|answer=Yes. As part of his sentence, Weiner was required to register as a Level 1 sex offender in New York State, the lowest risk level. The registration is for life unless he successfully petitions for removal. He must update his registration annually, is subject to residency restrictions, and his information appears on the publicly accessible sex offender registry.}}
			{{FAQ\|question=What happened to Anthony Weiner's marriage?\|answer=Weiner married Huma Abedin, one of Hillary Clinton's closest aides, in 2010. Abedin announced their separation in August 2016 after news broke of his communications with a minor. She filed for divorce in January 2017, and it was finalized in 2021. Abedin has primary custody of their son.}}
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[~~Child_Exploitation_Offenses~~]]		* [[Child Exploitation Offenses]]
	* [[~~FMC_Devens_~~(~~medical_facility~~)]]		* [[FMC Devens (medical facility)]]
	* [[~~Sex_Offender_Registration~~]]		* [[Sex Offender Registration]]

	== Frequently Asked Questions ==		== Frequently Asked Questions ==

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| birth_date = September 4, 1964
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| sentence = 21 months in federal prison
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'''Anthony David Weiner''' is an American former politician who represented New York's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. Once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, Weiner resigned from Congress after a sexting scandal in 2011. His subsequent political comeback attempt was derailed by additional scandals. In 2017, Weiner pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison. His case inadvertently impacted the 2016 presidential election when an FBI investigation of his devices led to the reopening of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.

== Early Life and Education ==

Anthony David Weiner was born on September 4, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the Park Slope neighborhood. His father, Morton Weiner, was a lawyer, and his mother, Frances, was a public school teacher.

Weiner attended Brooklyn Technical High School and graduated from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1985 with a degree in political science.

== Early Political Career ==

After college, Weiner worked as a legislative aide to then-Congressman Charles Schumer, beginning a mentorship that would shape his political career. He later served on the New York City Council from 1992 to 1998, representing Brooklyn.

== Congressional Career ==

=== Election to Congress ===

In 1998, Weiner won the race to succeed Schumer, who was leaving the House to run for the U.S. Senate. At 34, Weiner became one of the youngest members of Congress.

=== Legislative Record ===

During his 12 years in Congress, Weiner was known for:
* Progressive positions on healthcare and social issues
* Passionate, sometimes theatrical, speeches on the House floor
* Advocacy for 9/11 first responders
* Liberal immigration stances
* Aggressive media presence and combative style

Weiner developed a reputation as an effective communicator and a media-savvy politician. He frequently appeared on cable news programs, where his confrontational style earned him both admirers and critics.

=== Mayoral Ambitions ===

Weiner considered running for Mayor of New York City in 2005 and 2009 but did not ultimately mount serious campaigns. He was widely seen as a likely future mayoral candidate.

== First Sexting Scandal (2011) ==

=== The Tweet ===

On May 27, 2011, Weiner's Twitter account posted a sexually suggestive photograph intended for a young woman. The image was quickly deleted, but conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart captured it.

=== Initial Denials ===

For over a week, Weiner publicly denied sending the image, suggesting his account had been hacked. He gave numerous media interviews maintaining this position.

=== Confession and Resignation ===

On June 6, 2011, Weiner held a tearful press conference admitting that he had sent the photograph and had engaged in "inappropriate conversations" with multiple women over several years through social media and text messages. He apologized to his wife, Huma Abedin, a close aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

On June 16, 2011, Weiner resigned from Congress after pressure from Democratic Party leadership, including President Obama.

== Marriage to Huma Abedin ==

Weiner married Huma Abedin in 2010 in a ceremony officiated by former President Bill Clinton. Abedin was a longtime aide to Hillary Clinton and became a significant figure in Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.

The couple had one son together. Despite the scandals, Abedin initially remained with Weiner, though they eventually separated and divorced.

== 2013 Mayoral Campaign ==

=== Attempted Comeback ===

In 2013, Weiner announced he was running for Mayor of New York City, seeking a second chance following his resignation. Early polls showed him competitive, and his campaign briefly led in some surveys.

=== "Carlos Danger" Scandal ===

In July 2013, additional sexting revelations emerged. It was revealed that Weiner had continued sexting with women under the pseudonym "Carlos Danger" even after his resignation from Congress.

The scandal torpedoed his campaign. Weiner finished fifth in the Democratic primary with just 4.9% of the vote. His campaign became the subject of a documentary film, "Weiner" (2016).

== Federal Prosecution ==

=== Investigation ===

In 2016, federal investigators discovered that Weiner had engaged in sexually explicit communications with a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina. The exchanges occurred between January and March 2016 over multiple platforms including Facebook Messenger, Skype, Kik, Confide, and Snapchat.

Weiner allegedly knew the girl was underage and sent her explicit photographs while also requesting explicit images from her.

=== Connection to 2016 Election ===

During the investigation of Weiner's devices, FBI agents discovered emails between Huma Abedin and Hillary Clinton. These emails were related to the separate investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server while Secretary of State.

On October 28, 2016, less than two weeks before the presidential election, FBI Director James Comey announced that the FBI was reopening the Clinton email investigation based on the newly discovered emails on Weiner's laptop.

The announcement dominated the final days of the campaign and is believed by many to have influenced the election outcome. Clinton later cited the Comey letter as a significant factor in her defeat.

=== Guilty Plea ===

On May 19, 2017, Weiner pleaded guilty to one count of transferring obscene material to a minor in federal court in Manhattan. He admitted to knowing the victim was 15 years old.

In court, Weiner stated: "I knew that what I was doing was morally wrong, but I knew it was also against the law."

== Sentencing ==

=== September 2017 ===

On September 25, 2017, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote sentenced Weiner to:
* 21 months in federal prison
* 3 years of supervised release
* $10,000 fine
* Requirement to register as a sex offender
* Required participation in an outpatient sex offender treatment program

Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 21 to 27 months, while Weiner's attorneys had asked for probation, citing his mental health issues and participation in treatment.

=== Weiner's Statement ===

At sentencing, an emotional Weiner apologized to his victim and took responsibility for his actions. He attributed his behavior in part to addiction and mental health issues, for which he had sought treatment.

Judge Cote stated that the case required a prison sentence to deter Weiner and others from similar conduct, despite acknowledging his treatment efforts.

== Incarceration ==

=== FMC Devens ===

Weiner reported to Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts on November 6, 2017. Devens is a federal facility that provides specialized medical and mental health care to male inmates.

=== Early Release ===

Weiner was released from FMC Devens on February 17, 2019, approximately three months early due to good behavior credits. He was transferred to a halfway house in New York City to complete his sentence.

== Post-Release ==

=== Sex Offender Registration ===

Upon release, Weiner was required to register as a sex offender, a status that carries significant restrictions on where he can live and work.

=== Divorce ===

Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner finalized their divorce in 2021 after initially separating in 2016 following the revelation of his communications with the minor.

=== Life After Prison ===

Weiner has maintained a low profile since his release. He has reportedly worked as a consultant, though his political career is effectively over.

== Legacy ==

=== Political Impact ===

Weiner's fall was particularly notable because of his high profile and promising future:
* He was seen as a potential mayor or senator
* His aggressive progressive advocacy had earned him a national following
* His scandals became a cautionary tale about social media and politics

=== Electoral Impact ===

The investigation into Weiner's devices had an outsized impact on national politics:
* Led to the October 2016 Comey letter about the Clinton investigation
* Many analysts believe the letter affected the 2016 presidential election outcome
* Became a subject of intense debate about FBI procedures and political neutrality

=== Personal Tragedy ===

Weiner's story is often cited as an example of:
* Self-destructive behavior in public figures
* The challenges of addiction and compulsion
* The permanence of digital communications

== See Also ==
* [[Child_Exploitation_Offenses]]
* [[FMC_Devens_(medical_facility)]]
* [[Sex_Offender_Registration]]

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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{{FAQ|question=Who is Anthony Weiner?|answer=Anthony Weiner is a former U.S. Congressman from New York who resigned in 2011 amid a sexting scandal. In 2017, he was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending obscene material to a 15-year-old girl.}}
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{{FAQ|question=How did Anthony Weiner affect the 2016 election?|answer=FBI investigation of Weiner's laptop discovered emails between his wife Huma Abedin and Hillary Clinton, prompting FBI Director Comey to announce he was reopening the Clinton email investigation 11 days before the election.}}
{{FAQ|question=Is Anthony Weiner a registered sex offender?|answer=Yes. As part of his sentence, Weiner was required to register as a sex offender, a designation that remains in effect and carries ongoing restrictions.}}
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