Oscar-winning Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein has been sacked by his own company following reports of sexual harassment against female employees over many years.<br /><br />The board of directors said it was because of new information about misconduct to emerge in recent days.<br /><br />The New York Times reported that Weinstein had made eight settlements with women who had accused him of unwanted physical contact and sexual harassment over three decades. <br /><br />The 65-year-old apologised, saying he “came of age in the 60s and 70s” when the rules and culture were different.<br /><br />His companies, Miramax and later the Weinstein Company, have produced or distributed many Hollywood successes including “Pulp Fiction”, “Shakespeare in Love”, “The King’s Speech” and “Django Unchained”.<br /><br />He’s accused of having promised to help advance young actresses’ careers in return for sexual favours.<br /><br />Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd are among the celebrities to have made allegations against him.<br />
