Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach USD 44m deal to settle civil lawsuits

Press Trust of India  |  Los Angeles 

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, his company and former associates, have reached a deal to settle the civil lawsuits against them that were filed by women over his alleged

According to CNN, the producer's lawyers said he has agreed to the settlement and will compensate his alleged victims with USD 44 million.

Over 15 lawsuits have been filed accusing and his erstwhile company, The Company of misconduct.

The settlement would cover many of them, including a class action by alleged victims and a suit by the

Adam Harris, the attorney for Bob Weinstein, told of the in Wilmington, said that an "economic agreement" has been reached, the outlet reported.

would cover the USD 44 million amount, if the agreement is finalised.

He still faced criminal charges, including one relating to rape, brought by two victims and is set to stand trial in in June.

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First Published: Fri, May 24 2019. 16:11 IST