FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2011 file photo, film producer Harvey Weinstein poses for a photo in New York. A lawyer for Weinstein called actress Rose McGowan's claims of rape against the former Hollywood producer are "a bold lie." McGowan details her allegations against Weinstein in her new book "Brave," released Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2011 file photo, film producer Harvey Weinstein poses for a photo in New York. A lawyer for Weinstein called actress Rose McGowan's claims of rape against the former Hollywood producer are "a bold lie." McGowan details her allegations against Weinstein in her new book "Brave," released Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. John Carucci, File AP Photo
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2011 file photo, film producer Harvey Weinstein poses for a photo in New York. A lawyer for Weinstein called actress Rose McGowan's claims of rape against the former Hollywood producer are "a bold lie." McGowan details her allegations against Weinstein in her new book "Brave," released Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. John Carucci, File AP Photo

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UK film academy ousts Harvey Weinstein over sex abuse claims

The Associated Press

February 02, 2018 10:25 AM

LONDON

Britain's film academy has expelled movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, after suspending him last year over sexual misconduct allegations.

The academy, known as BAFTA, said Friday that "following the suspension of Harvey Weinstein's BAFTA membership in October 2017, BAFTA has formally terminated his membership, effective immediately."

The academy said that although it had benefited from Weinstein's support for its charitable work, his alleged behavior was "completely unacceptable and incompatible with BAFTA's values."

Police in the United States and Britain are investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault against Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful players.

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Scores of women, including well-known actresses, have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or harassment. He has been fired by the film company he founded with his brother Bob and expelled from Hollywood's movie academy.