Originally sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2020, then sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2023 for rape and sexual assault, Harvey Weinstein faces new charges.
variety reveals that actress Julia Ormond, known for her roles in Legends of the Fall, Lancelot, The First Knight, Sabrina and NYPD, is suing Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault and CAA, Miramax and The Walt Disney Company for complicity. about sexual violence.
The American magazine had access to the complaint filed by the British actor on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Julia Ormond claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her after a business dinner in 1995. The producer allegedly demanded a massage, then blocked her and forced her to perform oral sex.
Miramax, Disney and CAA were accused of negligence
The actress immediately informed her agents at CAA, Brian Lord and Kevin Huvan, but the two men kept her out of the conversation and did not provide her protection. Julia Ormond is therefore suing CAA for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Julia Ormond
Miramax, the company founded by Harvey and Bob Weinstein, as well as The Walt Disney Company, which owned Miramax in the 1990s, are also being sued for negligent oversight and withholding information.
“CAA agents representing Julia Ormond knew about Weinstein. Weinstein’s employers at Miramax and Disney also knew“, it is indicated in the protocol.
“Crudely, none of these high-profile companies warned Julia Ormond that Harvey Weinstein had a history of assaulting women because they had no intention of getting involved.“, we can also read.
This is one of the first cases when companies that covered up the producer’s actions are going to court.
Those who have facilitated this type of behavior must be held accountable
In an interview with Variety, Julia Ormond She says she chose to speak out because she wants to make a difference to make Hollywood and other workplaces safer from sexual predators.
“I’m sharing my story publicly today because I believe we still need systemic transformation, and I believe the people who have facilitated this type of behavior must be held accountable to achieve it.”
Convicted of rape in two jurisdictions and accused by more than 100 women, Harvey Weinstein.Julia categorically denies Ormond’s accusationsDisney and Miramax did not respond to Variety’s requests for comment.
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