Weinstein, accusers reach $44m deal to settle lawsuits

Los Angeles, May 24 

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, his company and former associates, have reached a deal to settle the civil lawsuits against them that were filed by women over his alleged sexual misconduct.

According to CNN, the producer’s lawyers said he had agreed to the settlement and would compensate his alleged victims with $44 million. 

Over 15 lawsuits have been filed accusing Weinstein and his erstwhile company, The Weinstein Company of misconduct. The settlement will cover many of them, including a class action by alleged victims and a suit by the New York attorney general. 

Adam Harris, the attorney for Bob Weinstein, told Judge Mary Walrath of the US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, said an “economic agreement” had been reached, the outlet reported. — PTI