DISGRACED FILM PRODUCER HARVEY WEINSTEIN TO SETTLE WITH ACCUSERS FOR $44M

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Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board members have reached a tentative deal with women who accuse him of sexual misconduct.

Lawyers said the settlement to resolve civil lawsuits and compensate alleged victims was worth about 44 million dollars

Weinstein denies sexually harassing or abusing over 75 women.

He will stand trial in New York in June on criminal charges brought by two women, including rape.

The 67-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most famous producers and has worked on a number of award-winning films, including Shakespeare in Love, The King’s Speech and The Artist.