Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein (with walker) is seen leaving New York City Criminal Court, on the first day of the start of his trial, two years after claims of sexual harassment were filed, New York, January 6, 2020. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has approved a revised Weinstein Co. bankruptcy plan that provides about $35 million for creditors, with roughly half that amount going to women who’ve accused disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct.
A federal bankruptcy court approved the liquidation plan for Harvey Weinstein's now-defunct studio, including $17 million for victims. Paul Zumbro of @Cravath said he's "pleased that this very difficult chapter in the lives of many people can now be put behind them"
— Aaron Katersky (@AaronKatersky) January 26, 2021
The judge approved the plan following a hearing Monday and overruled objections by attorneys representing four women.
The settlement amount is $11.5 million less than under a previous bankruptcy plan. That plan was scrapped after a federal judge in New York refused to approve a proposed $19 million settlement between Weinstein and some of his accusers.