The Weinstein Company’s bankruptcy filing will not protect ex-chairman Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual harassment and assault, an attorney for the studio told U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Mary Walrath yesterday, Reuters reported. “We are not here to protect Harvey Weinstein,” attorney Paul Zumbro said. “(The Weinstein Company) filing for bankruptcy relief in no way affects anyone’s ability to pursue civil or criminal claims against Harvey Weinstein.” Weinstein, who co-founded the company with his brother Bob and once was one of Hollywood’s most influential men, has been accused of sexual misconduct including rape by more than 70 women. He has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone. It has been unclear how his alleged victims would be treated in a potential bankruptcy filing. Read more.
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