Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been terminated from his position at the Weinstein Co., according to a statement by the board of directors. The move to oust Weinstein comes just days after the high-powered Hollywood film producer was thrust into the spotlight after the New York Times published a report Thursday that revealed decades of sexual harassment claims by actresses and female employees against him. In response to the Times’ story, Weinstein announced in a statement Thursday that he would be taking a leave of absence from his company. “My understanding is that Mr. Weinstein and his board are moving toward an agreement,” she said. In its decision Sunday, the Weinstein Co.’s board of directors said that “new information” about the executive’s conduct informed their decision.

Source: thestar October 09, 2017 01:30 UTC