Weinstein is seen on the video rejecting a handshake from Thompson and then hugging her instead and rubbing her back. Weinstein's lawyer said the full video 'demonstrates that there is nothing forceful' and shows 'casual, if not awkward, flirting from both parties.' In an interview with Sky News, Thompson said Weinstein's behaviour was distracting and she struggled to stay "on script" with the product pitch. I never met anyone that I couldn't handle until Harvey Weinstein . "I never met anyone that I couldn't handle until Harvey Weinstein," she said.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2018 13:08 UTC