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Weinstein Victims Fight Over Settlement

2020-07-01 12 Dailymotion

Newser reports that nine women who accused the Weinstein Company of a hostile work environment have reached a settlement of $18.8 million.<br />In their suit the women claim they were forced to facilitate Harvey Weinstein's sexual conquests.<br />A victims' compensation fund is to be distributed among the women.<br />Attorney General Letitia James said the settlement was "a win."<br />But that's not how some of Weinstein's alleged victims see it.<br />Lawyers representing several of those women said the settlement is "a complete sellout of the Weinstein survivors."<br />Weinstein doesn't have to accept responsibility or provide any money himself, per CBS News.<br />"We will be vigorously objecting in court," the lawyers said.<br />The settlement would permit accusers to claim $7,500 to $750,000 and release them from any confidentiality agreements.

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