Harvard Weinstein stripped of his medal by Harvard
The Board of Trustees of Harvard University has decided to withdraw the medal, which was awarded to the famous Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein for his contribution to the development and popularization of African American culture. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter with reference to an official press release. The reason is the numerous accusations of sexual harassment that were brought against Weinstein by his colleagues in the entertainment industry. The official declaration on this matter states that the university leadership supports all "brave women who decided to tell about what happened" and those who have experienced such harassment, but have not yet found the strength to tell about them. that the award was presented to Weinstein in 2014, he received it along with the popular American TV presenter Oprah Winfrey. Recall that earlier Harvey Weinstein was expelled from a number of professional associations, including the American Film Academy, British Film Academy, the US Producers Guild and other organizations. The Los Angeles Attorney General has announced that he is ready to initiate criminal proceedings against the producer if any of his victims bring formal charges. The Topic of Article: Harvard Weinstein stripped of his medal by Harvard. |
