The attorneys and professionals in the Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case have received $26 million in fees thus far, considerably more than the $17.1 million that Harvey Weinstein’s victims will receive.
The legal bills are still coming in, and will likely exhaust the $3.3 million remaining in the company’s accounts, according to testimony from Robert Peck, the company’s former controller.
The fees represent a sizable chunk of the cost of resolving the case, but have received far less attention than the payouts to other stakeholders.
Last Monday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath approved a $35.2 million settlement, which includes the $17.1 million fund that will be paid out to more than 50 of Weinstein’s sexual misconduct accusers. The plan, which is funded by insurance policies, will also pay $9.7 million to cover defense costs for Weinstein Co. directors and officers, and $8.4 million to the company’s trade creditors, including law firms and other entertainment companies.
The legal bills are still coming in, and will likely exhaust the $3.3 million remaining in the company’s accounts, according to testimony from Robert Peck, the company’s former controller.
The fees represent a sizable chunk of the cost of resolving the case, but have received far less attention than the payouts to other stakeholders.
Last Monday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath approved a $35.2 million settlement, which includes the $17.1 million fund that will be paid out to more than 50 of Weinstein’s sexual misconduct accusers. The plan, which is funded by insurance policies, will also pay $9.7 million to cover defense costs for Weinstein Co. directors and officers, and $8.4 million to the company’s trade creditors, including law firms and other entertainment companies.
- 2/1/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Almost two months after Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in a New York State prison, the disgraced movie mogul is still facing a host of legal problems both at home and abroad.
In the U.K., a previously unknown sexual assault complaint was revealed on Wednesday, when an appeals judge issued a public ruling in an employment tribunal.
The ruling did not offer much detail — only that an unidentified female claimant had accused Weinstein of harassment and assault in December 2017. The claimant also accused former Weinstein Co. president David Glasser and several Weinstein Co. board members — Bob Weinstein, Tim Sarnoff, Tarak Ben Ammar, Lance Maerov, and Richard Koenigsberg — of knowingly helping Weinstein to commit the offenses.
Employment tribunals in the U.K. are typically kept confidential in the preliminary stages. In this case, the respondents were ordered in July 2019 to turn over documents to the claimant.
Sarnoff, a senior executive at Technicolor,...
In the U.K., a previously unknown sexual assault complaint was revealed on Wednesday, when an appeals judge issued a public ruling in an employment tribunal.
The ruling did not offer much detail — only that an unidentified female claimant had accused Weinstein of harassment and assault in December 2017. The claimant also accused former Weinstein Co. president David Glasser and several Weinstein Co. board members — Bob Weinstein, Tim Sarnoff, Tarak Ben Ammar, Lance Maerov, and Richard Koenigsberg — of knowingly helping Weinstein to commit the offenses.
Employment tribunals in the U.K. are typically kept confidential in the preliminary stages. In this case, the respondents were ordered in July 2019 to turn over documents to the claimant.
Sarnoff, a senior executive at Technicolor,...
- 5/8/2020
- by Manori Ravindran and Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Bramble, the Tony Award-nominated librettist of Broadway’s hit musicals 42nd Street and Barnum, died Wednesday at a Baltimore hospital of complications related to cardiovascular hypertension. He was 68.
His death was announced by his longtime business manager and friend Richard Koenigsberg.
In addition to writing books for musicals, Bramble, a Maryland native, was a producer and director. He was Tony-nominated for his direction of the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street, and though he lost to The Producers‘ Susan Stroman, 42nd Street won that year for best musical revival.
Bramble began his theatrical career in 1971 as an apprentice in the office of famed producer David Merrick. By 1980 he was a recognized Broadway presence in his own right as the librettist of Barnum, a musical about showman P.T. Barnum with songs by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. The show brought Bramble a Tony nomination, as it did for its featured actress: Glenn Close.
His death was announced by his longtime business manager and friend Richard Koenigsberg.
In addition to writing books for musicals, Bramble, a Maryland native, was a producer and director. He was Tony-nominated for his direction of the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street, and though he lost to The Producers‘ Susan Stroman, 42nd Street won that year for best musical revival.
Bramble began his theatrical career in 1971 as an apprentice in the office of famed producer David Merrick. By 1980 he was a recognized Broadway presence in his own right as the librettist of Barnum, a musical about showman P.T. Barnum with songs by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. The show brought Bramble a Tony nomination, as it did for its featured actress: Glenn Close.
- 2/21/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The Weinstein Company is down to three board members, as Richard Koenigsberg today became the fifth to resign in the wake of the ongoing scandal involving company co-founder Harvey Weinstein. Koenigsberg, an independent board member and one-time accountant to Harvey and Bob Weinstein, was reported to have resigned by the New York Times. That leaves co-founder Bob Weinstein, Tarak Ben Ammar, and Lance Maerov left on the company board, as rumors of sales and/or shut-downs…...
- 10/14/2017
- Deadline TV
The Weinstein Company is down to three board members, as Richard Koenigsberg today became the fifth to resign in the wake of the ongoing scandal involving company co-founder Harvey Weinstein. Koenigsberg, an independent board member and one-time accountant to Harvey and Bob Weinstein, was reported to have resigned by the New York Times. That leaves co-founder Bob Weinstein, Tarak Ben Ammar, and Lance Maerov left on the company board, as rumors of sales and/or shut-downs…...
- 10/14/2017
- Deadline
The board of The Weinstein Company lost its fifth board member to the Harvey Weinstein scandal as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was set to gather on Saturday morning to decide whether to expel the disgraced mogul. Richard Koenigsberg, an independent board member and Harvey and Bob Weinstein’s former accountant, has resigned, according to the New York Times. This leaves just three members left, including Harvey’s brother and co-founder Bob Weinstein, Lance Maerov and Tarak Ben Ammar, as the company’s future is in question. Four members resigned last week: billionaire publishing heir and investor Dirk Ziff,...
- 10/14/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
This post has been updated with new information. Harvey Weinstein is facing some major allegations after The New York Times published a disturbing report detailing multiple sexual harassment complaints against him on Thursday. The publication conducted an investigation through emails, legal records, interviews, and former employees, and the claims date back nearly three decades. According to the report, the Hollywood producer has reached at least eight settlements with women over allegations including unwanted physical contact and sexual harassment. Weinstein has since released a public apology, and on Sunday, he was terminated from The Weinstein Company. Here's what you should know about Weinstein and the claims against him. RelatedFast Facts About Asia Argento, the Actress Accusing Harvey Weinstein of Rape Who Is Harvey Weinstein? The 65-year-old is the cofounder of Miramax and producer of films such as Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, and Shakespeare in Love and TV shows like Project Runway.
- 10/12/2017
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Tamron Hall got to know Harvey Weinstein in the wake of her NBC exit last February, building a friendship with the Hollywood producer and even signing a talk-show development deal with The Weinstein Company three months ago.
But as a longtime detractor of crimes against women, the 47-year-old journalist says she found the allegations of decades of sexual misconduct against Weinstein to be “horrifying” — and called him directly to tell him so.
“It’s a woman’s worst nightmare to be in a situation where you believe someone more powerful has control over your life,” Hall told the The Huffington Post on Tuesday,...
But as a longtime detractor of crimes against women, the 47-year-old journalist says she found the allegations of decades of sexual misconduct against Weinstein to be “horrifying” — and called him directly to tell him so.
“It’s a woman’s worst nightmare to be in a situation where you believe someone more powerful has control over your life,” Hall told the The Huffington Post on Tuesday,...
- 10/11/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
The Weinstein Company board of directors expressed “utter surprise” at Tuesday’s allegations of rape and further sexual assault made against former CEO Harvey Weinstein. Three allegations of rape, and more charges of sexual misconduct, were outlined in a lengthy investigative piece from The New Yorker. Only hours after publication, stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie came forward with tales of unwanted touching and advances made by Weinstein. Co-founder Bob Weinstein, as well as board members Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar, later released a statement expressing shock and dismay at “the recently emerged allegations of extreme sexual misconduct and sexual.
- 10/11/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Harvey Weinstein’s wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, is leaving him — as more women continue to step forward to accuse the movie mogul of decades of sexual harassment and assault.
Weinstein, 65, and Chapman, 41, married in 2007 and have two children together — India Pearl, 7, and Dashiell Max Robert, 4.
“My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions. I have chosen to leave my husband. Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time,” Chapman says in a statement to People.
There are plans for...
Weinstein, 65, and Chapman, 41, married in 2007 and have two children together — India Pearl, 7, and Dashiell Max Robert, 4.
“My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions. I have chosen to leave my husband. Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time,” Chapman says in a statement to People.
There are plans for...
- 10/10/2017
- by Mary Green and Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
As allegations about sexual abuses committed by Harvey Weinstein grow, the board of The Weinstein Co. distanced itself further from the ousted co-chairman on Tuesday and promised to fully assist "in all criminal or other investigations."
Its statement read: "The Weinstein Company’s Board of Representatives — Bob Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — are shocked and dismayed by the recently emerged allegations of extreme sexual misconduct and sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. These alleged actions are antithetical to human decency. These allegations come as an utter surprise to the Board. Any suggestion that the Board had knowledge...
Its statement read: "The Weinstein Company’s Board of Representatives — Bob Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — are shocked and dismayed by the recently emerged allegations of extreme sexual misconduct and sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. These alleged actions are antithetical to human decency. These allegations come as an utter surprise to the Board. Any suggestion that the Board had knowledge...
- 10/10/2017
- by Gregg Kilday ,Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicole Kidman is joining other Oscar-winning stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Brie Larson, Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and more in speaking out against Harvey Weinstein amid allegations of decades of sexual misconduct.
In a statement released to People, Kidman — who has worked with Weinstein on seven films including Lion, Nine, Cold Mountain, and The Others — put her support behind any victims making allegations against the famed film producer.
“As I’ve stated before publicly, I support and applaud all women and these women who speak out against any abuse and misuse of power — be it domestic violence...
In a statement released to People, Kidman — who has worked with Weinstein on seven films including Lion, Nine, Cold Mountain, and The Others — put her support behind any victims making allegations against the famed film producer.
“As I’ve stated before publicly, I support and applaud all women and these women who speak out against any abuse and misuse of power — be it domestic violence...
- 10/10/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Hollywood A-listers are breaking their silence in the wake of the allegations of sexual harassment against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
After Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and other actresses released statements, Jennifer Lawrence and George Clooney are also speaking out.
“I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior,” Lawrence told Et in a statement. “I worked with Harvey five years ago and I did not experience any form of harassment personally, nor did I know about any of these allegations. This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting.”
The 27-year-old actress -- who won an Oscar for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, which was distributed by The Weinstein Company -- went on to express her support for those accusing Weinstein of inappropriate behavior, saying, “My heart goes out to all of the women affected by these gross actions. And I want to thank them for their bravery to come forward.”
Clooney also slammed...
After Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and other actresses released statements, Jennifer Lawrence and George Clooney are also speaking out.
“I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior,” Lawrence told Et in a statement. “I worked with Harvey five years ago and I did not experience any form of harassment personally, nor did I know about any of these allegations. This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting.”
The 27-year-old actress -- who won an Oscar for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, which was distributed by The Weinstein Company -- went on to express her support for those accusing Weinstein of inappropriate behavior, saying, “My heart goes out to all of the women affected by these gross actions. And I want to thank them for their bravery to come forward.”
Clooney also slammed...
- 10/10/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jennifer Lawrence is adding her voice to the chorus of women speaking out against Harvey Weinstein amid allegations of decades of sexual misconduct.
In a statement released to People, Lawrence said she was “deeply disturbed” to hear of the allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
“I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior,” she said. “I worked with Harvey five years ago and I did not experience any form of harassment personally, nor did I know about any of these allegations. This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting.”
She continued: “My heart goes out...
In a statement released to People, Lawrence said she was “deeply disturbed” to hear of the allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
“I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior,” she said. “I worked with Harvey five years ago and I did not experience any form of harassment personally, nor did I know about any of these allegations. This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting.”
She continued: “My heart goes out...
- 10/10/2017
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
Actress Kate Winslet is speaking out against Harvey Weinstein amid allegations of decades of sexual misconduct.
“The fact that these women are starting to speak out about the gross misconduct of one of our most important and well regarded film producers, is incredibly brave and has been deeply shocking to hear,” Winslet said on Monday in a statement to Variety.
“The way Harvey Weinstein has treated these vulnerable, talented young women is Not the way women should ever Ever deem to be acceptable or commonplace in Any workplace,” Winslet, 42, added.
“I have no doubt that for these women this time has been,...
“The fact that these women are starting to speak out about the gross misconduct of one of our most important and well regarded film producers, is incredibly brave and has been deeply shocking to hear,” Winslet said on Monday in a statement to Variety.
“The way Harvey Weinstein has treated these vulnerable, talented young women is Not the way women should ever Ever deem to be acceptable or commonplace in Any workplace,” Winslet, 42, added.
“I have no doubt that for these women this time has been,...
- 10/9/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Judi Dench is speaking out against Harvey Weinstein amid allegations of decades of sexual misconduct.
In a statement released Monday, Dame Judi Dench, 82, called the allegations against the Hollywood mogul “horrifying” and offered her “sympathy to those who have suffered.”
“Whilst there is no doubt that Harvey Weinstein has helped and championed my film career for the past 20 years, I was completely unaware of these offences which are, of course, horrifying and I offer my sympathy to those who have suffered, and wholehearted support to those who have spoken out,” she said.
Dench has long credited Weinstein for her start in Hollywood.
In a statement released Monday, Dame Judi Dench, 82, called the allegations against the Hollywood mogul “horrifying” and offered her “sympathy to those who have suffered.”
“Whilst there is no doubt that Harvey Weinstein has helped and championed my film career for the past 20 years, I was completely unaware of these offences which are, of course, horrifying and I offer my sympathy to those who have suffered, and wholehearted support to those who have spoken out,” she said.
Dench has long credited Weinstein for her start in Hollywood.
- 10/9/2017
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
Actress Meryl Streep is speaking out against frequent collaborator Harvey Weinstein amid allegations of decades of sexual misconduct.
“The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed, and those whose good and worthy causes he supported,” said Streep in a statement to Huffington Post. “The intrepid women who raised their voices to expose this abuse are our heroes.”
The actress continued, “One thing can be clarified. Not everybody knew. Harvey supported the work fiercely, was exasperating but respectful with me in our working relationship, and with many others with whom he worked professionally.”
The Oscar-winner further claimed, “I didn’t know about these other offenses: I did not know about his financial settlements with actresses and colleagues; I did not know about his having meetings in his hotel room, his bathroom, or other inappropriate, coercive acts. And If everybody knew, I don’t believe that all the investigative reporters in the entertainment and the hard news media would have neglected for decades to write about it.”...
“The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed, and those whose good and worthy causes he supported,” said Streep in a statement to Huffington Post. “The intrepid women who raised their voices to expose this abuse are our heroes.”
The actress continued, “One thing can be clarified. Not everybody knew. Harvey supported the work fiercely, was exasperating but respectful with me in our working relationship, and with many others with whom he worked professionally.”
The Oscar-winner further claimed, “I didn’t know about these other offenses: I did not know about his financial settlements with actresses and colleagues; I did not know about his having meetings in his hotel room, his bathroom, or other inappropriate, coercive acts. And If everybody knew, I don’t believe that all the investigative reporters in the entertainment and the hard news media would have neglected for decades to write about it.”...
- 10/9/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Amid the allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein, Broadway funnyman Nathan Lane recounted an incident where the producer attacked him at Hillary Clinton‘s birthday party in 2000.
“The Birdcage” star was the emcee at the event thrown by the 65-year-old mogul, a longtime supporter of the Clintons, and Weinstein blew up at the actor for telling a comb-over joke about Rudy Giuliani, reports Page Six.
“This is my f–king show, we don’t need you,” Weinstein reportedly said to Lane, tossing the actor against a wall.
During an interview at the New Yorker Festival on Saturday night, Lane recalled firing back,...
“The Birdcage” star was the emcee at the event thrown by the 65-year-old mogul, a longtime supporter of the Clintons, and Weinstein blew up at the actor for telling a comb-over joke about Rudy Giuliani, reports Page Six.
“This is my f–king show, we don’t need you,” Weinstein reportedly said to Lane, tossing the actor against a wall.
During an interview at the New Yorker Festival on Saturday night, Lane recalled firing back,...
- 10/9/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Harvey Weinstein Photo: Nick Stepowyj
In a move that will send ripples through the film industry, the Weinstein Company last night fired one of its own founders, Harvey Weinstein, in connection with an increasing number of sexual harassment allegations made against him.
"In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company — Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately," said the statement released by the board.
Weinstein, who had already arranged to take a leave of absence from his work, has yet to comment on the sacking. His brother Bob was among those who decided that he had to go.
On Saturday, his former legal advisor, Lisa Bloom, who had previously described his behaviour towards women as 'disgusting',...
In a move that will send ripples through the film industry, the Weinstein Company last night fired one of its own founders, Harvey Weinstein, in connection with an increasing number of sexual harassment allegations made against him.
"In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company — Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately," said the statement released by the board.
Weinstein, who had already arranged to take a leave of absence from his work, has yet to comment on the sacking. His brother Bob was among those who decided that he had to go.
On Saturday, his former legal advisor, Lisa Bloom, who had previously described his behaviour towards women as 'disgusting',...
- 10/9/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Rashida Jones is encouraging women to speak out against sexual harassment in the wake of the recent allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The actress, who has not worked professionally with the former Weinstein Company executive, spoke with Et's Deidre Behar about the allegations on Saturday at the Los Angeles Dance Project's annual gala.
"I think it's great that women are speaking out," she said. "I just hope that it encourages a culture of continuing to speak out, because I think sometimes these things peak and one person kind of has to be held accountable. But I'm sure there's so many other instances of this in every business, really."
More: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Three Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women
"And I hope it gives women the backbone that they feel like they need and the support they need to speak out," she continued.
The movie mogul...
The actress, who has not worked professionally with the former Weinstein Company executive, spoke with Et's Deidre Behar about the allegations on Saturday at the Los Angeles Dance Project's annual gala.
"I think it's great that women are speaking out," she said. "I just hope that it encourages a culture of continuing to speak out, because I think sometimes these things peak and one person kind of has to be held accountable. But I'm sure there's so many other instances of this in every business, really."
More: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Three Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women
"And I hope it gives women the backbone that they feel like they need and the support they need to speak out," she continued.
The movie mogul...
- 10/9/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Rashida Jones is encouraging women to speak out against sexual harassment in the wake of the recent allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The actress, who has not worked professionally with the former Weinstein Company executive, spoke with Et about the allegations on Saturday at the Los Angeles Dance Project's annual gala.
"I think it's great that women are speaking out," she said. "I just hope that it encourages a culture of continuing to speak out, because I think sometimes these things peak and one person kind of has to be held accountable. But I'm sure there's so many other instances of this in every business, really."
More: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Three Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women
"And I hope it gives women the backbone that they feel like they need and the support they need to speak out," she continued.
The movie mogul was fired from the independent...
The actress, who has not worked professionally with the former Weinstein Company executive, spoke with Et about the allegations on Saturday at the Los Angeles Dance Project's annual gala.
"I think it's great that women are speaking out," she said. "I just hope that it encourages a culture of continuing to speak out, because I think sometimes these things peak and one person kind of has to be held accountable. But I'm sure there's so many other instances of this in every business, really."
More: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Three Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women
"And I hope it gives women the backbone that they feel like they need and the support they need to speak out," she continued.
The movie mogul was fired from the independent...
- 10/9/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been fired from the independent film company he co-founded amid allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct that have come to light in recent weeks.
The Weinstein Company board of representatives released a statement to Et on Sunday announcing the embattled producer's termination.
"In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company - Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar - have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately," the statement explained.
Weinstein -- who co-founded the film studio with his brother, Robert, in 2005 after leaving Miramax, which they previously co-founded in 1979 -- has been at the center of a massive sexual harassment controversy stemming from accusations made by actress Ashley Judd and other women in an article published in The New York Times on Thursday...
The Weinstein Company board of representatives released a statement to Et on Sunday announcing the embattled producer's termination.
"In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company - Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar - have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately," the statement explained.
Weinstein -- who co-founded the film studio with his brother, Robert, in 2005 after leaving Miramax, which they previously co-founded in 1979 -- has been at the center of a massive sexual harassment controversy stemming from accusations made by actress Ashley Judd and other women in an article published in The New York Times on Thursday...
- 10/9/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
He's out. The co-founder and CEO of The Weinstein Company Harvey Weinstein has officially been fired from the company he built. His termination comes three days after the New York Times published a story detailing three decades of sexual misconduct and harassment by one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. On Sunday, The Weinstein Company Board of Representatives released the following statement to E! News: "In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company—Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar—have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that...
- 10/8/2017
- E! Online
On Sunday, Harvey Weinstein was removed from his powerhouse film studio The Weinstein Company after being accused of decades of sexual misconduct in a New York Times report, according to Variety.
“In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company — Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately,” the Weinstein Company said in a statement on Sunday.
On Friday, the company announced that Weinstein would...
“In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company — Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar — have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately,” the Weinstein Company said in a statement on Sunday.
On Friday, the company announced that Weinstein would...
- 10/8/2017
- by Nigel Smith and Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Breaking: The remaining members of the Board of Directors of The Weinstein Company just fired Harvey Weinstein. Per a statement just released by the board: “In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company – Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar – have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company…...
- 10/8/2017
- Deadline
Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Company. The move comes days after a New York Times report that detailed several decades’ worth of sexual harassment accusations leveled against him. Here’s the statement the company just sent out:
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“In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company – Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar – have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately.”
Read More:Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Trapped a TV Reporter in a Restaurant Hallway Before Masturbating in Front of Her
More stories emerged after the initial Nyt article — see the timeline above — and Lisa Bloom, a high-profile attorney who tends to be on the other end of such cases,...
Read More:Harvey Weinstein: His Career Timeline of Sexual Harassment Allegations
“In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company – Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar – have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately.”
Read More:Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Trapped a TV Reporter in a Restaurant Hallway Before Masturbating in Front of Her
More stories emerged after the initial Nyt article — see the timeline above — and Lisa Bloom, a high-profile attorney who tends to be on the other end of such cases,...
- 10/8/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced chief of The Weinstein Company, has been fired effective immediately, his board of directors said on Sunday. “In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company – Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar – have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately,” the statement read. Also Read: Harvey Weinstein's Scandal Turns Him From Democratic Player to Political Pariah That leaves the company under the current direction of co-Chairman Bob.
- 10/8/2017
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Harvey Weinstein will take an indefinite leave of absence from his company followed by an independent investigation, the board of directors of The Weinstein Co. announced on Friday in a statement obtained by Et.
The news comes after The New York Timespublished a report on Thursday alleging that the high-powered studio mogul has reached eight settlements with women over sexual harassment claims from 1990 - 2015.
The board stated that they have hired an independent law firm to investigate the claims and support Weinstein's decision to take a leave of absence from the company.
See the full statement below.
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"The undersigned members of the Weinstein Company’s Board of Representatives, constituting a majority of the Board, make the following statement.
We take extremely seriously the accusations published in today’s New York Times about our Company’s co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. It is...
The news comes after The New York Timespublished a report on Thursday alleging that the high-powered studio mogul has reached eight settlements with women over sexual harassment claims from 1990 - 2015.
The board stated that they have hired an independent law firm to investigate the claims and support Weinstein's decision to take a leave of absence from the company.
See the full statement below.
Related: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Three Decades of Alleged Sexual Harassment Claims by Ashley Judd and More Women
"The undersigned members of the Weinstein Company’s Board of Representatives, constituting a majority of the Board, make the following statement.
We take extremely seriously the accusations published in today’s New York Times about our Company’s co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. It is...
- 10/7/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
The Weinstein Company has opted not to suspend Harvey Weinstein at this time. The New York Times published a bombshell report on Thursday, October 5 in which a handful of women accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct going back decades. Accusers included actress Ashley Judd and some of Weinstein’s former employees.
Read More:Harvey Weinstein Slams The New York Times’ ‘Reckless’ Reporting on Sexual Abuse Exposé
According to Variety, Weinstein is battling the board of directors to remain at the company and he believes the scandal can be weathered. Weinstein’s brother and company co-founder Bob Weinstein and COO David Glassner allegedly want Harvey fired from the company and are ready to take over management. The board is considering firing Weinstein without cause.
Weinstein has issued an official statement to the Times’ article, but his apology hardly went over well and many believe there will be no coming back from these accusations.
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According to Variety, Weinstein is battling the board of directors to remain at the company and he believes the scandal can be weathered. Weinstein’s brother and company co-founder Bob Weinstein and COO David Glassner allegedly want Harvey fired from the company and are ready to take over management. The board is considering firing Weinstein without cause.
Weinstein has issued an official statement to the Times’ article, but his apology hardly went over well and many believe there will be no coming back from these accusations.
- 10/6/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
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