Harvey Weinstein's multi-dollar settlement proposal rejected by New York court

A US District Judge has rejected a $19 million dollar settlement between Harvey Weinstein and some of his accusers. According to reports, Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan during his rejection of settlement stated that all of Weinstein’s victims were too varied and refore could t be grouped toger.

Settlement offer rejected

As per reports, judge’s dismissal of settlement agreement was praised by lawyers of some of accusers who believed that it was an extremely one-sided proposal.  A spokesperson for New York attorney general has reportedly stated that y have been fighting tirelessly to provide all of Harvey Weinstein’s accused justice and to ensure y receive what y are owed.

According to reports, settlement proposed by Harvey Weinstein would have provided some of women with a settlement amount between $7,500 and $750,000. 68-year old Weinstein has alrey been convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women. Accusations by or women against him led to w prominent 'MeToo’ movement, which aimed at holding powerful me accountable for ir horrific actions of sexual misconduct.

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In March this year after being transferred to New York state’s maximum-security Wende correctional facility in order to carry out his 23-year sentence, Weinstein was diagsed with COVID-19.  In rejecting settlement deal judge ted that agreement did t talk about an mission of guilt and Weinstein would himself t have to make payment for settlement amount since it would be covered by insurance.

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