Harvey Weinstein settles some sexual misconduct lawsuits for $19m
Other women, who have no right to pursue claims against Weinstein in court, find it ‘deeply unfair’
01 July 2020 - 17:33
Los Angeles — An agreement has been reached to settle two sexual misconduct lawsuits for nearly $19m on behalf of multiple women against imprisoned former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, attorneys said on Tuesday.
But lawyers representing six of the women who have made accusations against Weinstein called the proposed deal a “complete sell-out” that does not require the former film producer to accept responsibility or pay out of his own pocket...
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