What You Need to Know About Harvey Weinstein and the Disturbing Allegations Against Him
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. 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.
In 2005, Weinstein started his own film company with his brother, Bob: The Weinstein Company. »