“Weinstein’s widespread sexual misconduct did not occur without the help of others,” the suit says. This coalition of firms and individuals became part of the growing ‘Weinstein Sexual Enterprise,’ a RICO enterprise.”Both The Weinstein Company and Miramax, which Weinstein co-founded, are named in the suit. The proposed class-action suit could potentially represent “hundreds” of women, according to the plaintiffs’ attorneys at Hagens Berman and the Armenta Law Firm. Either by name or anonymously, dozens of women have come forward to accuse Weinstein of misbehavior ranging from harassment to rape. Police in New York, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and London have launched investigations, and he has been booted from prominent industry organizations including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which puts on the Oscars.

Source: Huffington Post December 06, 2017 21:46 UTC