(Mr. Weinstein ended up hosting a release party for the book.) The effort could lead to criticism that Mr. Avrich is trying to capitalize on Mr. Weinstein’s behavior. “Anybody who says that doesn’t know me or my work,” Mr. Avrich said. Mr. Avrich intended to take a similar approach with Mr. Weinstein, tracing his rise from the concert promotion business in Buffalo to independent film chieftain. Ms. Paltrow told The Times last month that Mr. Weinstein had sexually harassed her when she was in her 20s.

Source: New York Times November 01, 2017 23:19 UTC