Film Academy votes to expel Harvey Weinstein
By Reuters
15 October 2017 |
10:00 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces their decision to expel producer Harvey Weinstein, after allegations that he sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women over the past three decades. Weinstein denies having non-consensual sex with anyone.
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