Harvey Weinstein: Money and wallet to the case that originated the #MeToo?
Weinstein calls himself a pioneer of the advancement of women in Hollywood
A woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein when he was 16, in 2002, sued him this Thursday before the court after rejecting an agreement that settles a civil class action lawsuit against the famous former film producer.
The lawsuit was filed with the state court in New York by Kaja Sokola , who at the time of the events had just arrived in New York from Poland , and dreamed of being an actress or model, said his lawyer, Douglas Wigdor , in a statement.
Sokola was associated in 2018 with a class action lawsuit against the Hollywood tycoon, without revealing his identity.
But when on December 11, Weinstein's lawyers announced that they initially agreed with the alleged victims to resolve the class action lawsuit, he decided not to accept it and file a new legal action on his behalf.
Although the assault would have taken place 17 years ago, a law that entered into force in August in New York considerably extended the statute of limitations for crimes of sexual assault against minors
According to the 23-page lawsuit, young Kaja Sokola was introduced in September 2002 to Weinstein, who invited her to lunch a few days later, making her believe that she wanted to help her in her career.
Instead of taking her to a restaurant, he took her home, where the plaintiff says he "terrorized and sexually abused her . "
Sokola, 33, is currently working as a psychologist and therapist in Poland. Claim compensation for an unspecified amount.
The lawsuit points against Weinstein but also against his brother Bob , who directed the Miramax production company with him, as well as the Walt Disney Company, which then owned the production company.
"We hope that this lawsuit encourages the victims and the New York state prosecutor to continue with us efforts to force Harvey Weinstein and those who helped him to account," Wigdor said.
The agreement that resolves the class action lawsuit, which must still be validated by a judge, provides for the payment of 25 million dollars to dozens of victims who accuse Weinstein of sexual abuse.
He was denounced by the women 's defense movement Time's Up , born of the #MeToo movement, and by some women lawyers who accuse him.
Nearly 90 women accused the former independent film producer of sexual assault or harassment, including several famous actresses.
This new lawsuit does not affect the criminal trial against Weinstein for sexual assaults, which will begin on January 6.
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