NY state sues Weinstein and Co. for failing to protect staff

New York state sued Harvey Weinstein, his brother and their production company on Sunday for failing to protect employees from years of his alleged sexual misconduct despite multiple complaints from staff.

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The state of New York filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother and their eponymous production company on February 11, 2018, for "egregious violations" of civil rights, human rights and business laws. / AFP PHOTO / Yann COATSALIOU

2018-02-12 10:24:17

New York state sued Harvey Weinstein, his brother and their production company on Sunday for failing to protect employees from years of his alleged sexual misconduct despite multiple complaints from staff.

The lawsuit comes four months after the Hollywood mogul's career ended over allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape now leveled by more than 100 women spanning 40 years.

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