Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film producer.
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The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film producer.
Bankruptcy judge rejects objections from some of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers seeking to pursue further claims
3 Min Read (Reuters) - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday approved The Weinstein Co’s liquidation plan, which sets aside $17 million for women who accused co-founder Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Judge Mary Walrath in Wilmington, Delaware announced her ruling at the conclusion of a remote hearing. She overruled an objection from a handful of women who are looking to pursue appeals of their claims outside of bankruptcy court. She noted that 83% of sexual misconduct claimants in the bankruptcy “have expressed very loudly that they want closure through acceptance of this plan, ...
The money will be divided among more than 50 women who accused the Hollywood producer of serious sexual misconduct.
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