Harvey Weinstein reaches tentative $25M settlement with accusers. Weinstein wouldn't have to admit wrongdoing, and his studio's insurance companies would pick up the tab. Some of his accusers already say they object.
, a producer who has accused Weinstein of rape, also opposed the settlement in a statement.
"Our client is being presented with a 'choice' of accepting an unfair settlement for which the main wrongdoers are paying nothing, or proceed against a company that has been stripped of all assets and against our client's abuser, whose defense will be funded by the very agreement she has turned down," the statement said."There is nothing fair or just about this."
But Genie Harrison, an attorney for Sandeep Rehal, a former personal assistant to Weinstein who has sued him alleging""I don't think there's a markedly better deal to be made," Harrison said."We have really, truly done the best we can under the circumstances, and it's important for other victims to know this, come forward and be able to get the best level of compensation we were able to get.
Weinstein is free on bail after having pleaded not guilty to raping a woman in a New York hotel room in 2013 and performing a forcible sex act on a different woman in 2006. A judgeon Wednesday because of allegations that he mishandled his electronic ankle monitor, and he was allowed to remain free by posting a $2 million bond.
Weinstein, who is scheduled to go on trial in January, has pleaded not guilty and maintains that any sexual activity was consensual. There was no immediate response from his legal team.Diana Dasrath is Entertainment Producer and Senior Reporter for NBC News covering all platforms.Alex Johnson is a reporter and editor for NBC News based in Los Angeles.
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