The proposed class action comes as Weinstein is facing numerous criminal investigations across the globe following accusations of sexual assault, rape, harassment and misconduct from dozens of women. The 104-page complaint also named his former company Miramax, the producer’s brother Bob Weinstein and a number of current and former Weinstein Company board members. Louisette Geiss also alleged that Weinstein assaulted and threatened her when she meet with Weinstein to pitch him a script. Melissa Sagemiller alleged that Weinstein “imprisoned” her in his hotel room and later on an airplane, and threatened to assault her. Plaintiff Nannette Klatt alleged that she was assaulted by Weinstein during an audition for a part in a Miramax production.

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2017 18:24 UTC