The three lead plaintiffs in the Weinstein scandal have dismissed their claims against Harvey Weinstein.
What We Know:
- The headlining victims have dismissed their allegations of sexual misconduct in return for a settlement check. The settlement check will be divided between Plaintiffs Louisette Geiss, Sarah Ann Thomas, and Melissa Thompson and to other victims of sexual assault by Weinstein. A bankruptcy judge approved the settlement plan in January, and the settlement money will be funded by the remaining assets of Weinstein’s company.
- The settlement plan will include $17 million to be split between the sexual abuse victims and $8.4 million for other bankruptcy claims. The process will involve an examiner who reviews each claim along with the proper documentation to support it. That information will then be applied to a point system, which will determine proper compensation for the plaintiffs.
- Those who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct that does not drop their claims will only be subject to receiving 25% of their share from the victim’s fund. According to reports, Geiss attorneys were hoping for this and have dropped their sex trafficking case against Weinstein. However, a dismissal policy states that accusing parties have the choice to reinstate claims before 120 days if funds from the settlement are not distributed.
- Reports note the settlement plan will provide some immunity for Weinstein Co. board members involved, which doesn’t sit right with some of the accusing parties. Those victims who separate attorneys represent have tried to combat this by filing for an appeal.
Harvey Weinstein is currently facing 11 felony charges in Los Angeles and is in the process of appealing his prior 2020 conviction.
