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Sean Morrison

Harvey Weinstein 'reaches tentative £35m deal to settle sexual misconduct lawsuits'

Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative agreement to settle lawsuits (Picture: REUTERS)

Harvey Weinstein and his former studio board members have reportedly reached a tentative $44 million (£35 million) deal to settle lawsuits by women who accused him of sexual misconduct.

Lawyer for studio co-founder Bob Weinstein, Adam Harris, told a bankruptcy court that an “economic agreement in principal” had been reached.

A source familiar with the negotiations said it would be $44 million.

More than 15 lawsuits have been filed accusing Weinstein or the company of misconduct. The settlement would cover many of them, including a class action by alleged victims and a suit by the New York attorney general.

The scandal forced the studio into bankruptcy.

Weinstein also faces criminal charges of rape and performing a forcible sex act. He denies all allegations of non-consensual sex.

Agencies contributed to this report

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