Judge Rejects Weinstein Settlement Deal, Calls Terms 'Obnoxious'

Judge Rejects Weinstein Settlement Deal, Calls Terms 'Obnoxious'

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The video discusses a $25 million settlement involving Harvey Weinstein and his accusers. While Weinstein was convicted of sex crimes against two accusers, this settlement addresses claims from many others. Judge Alvin Hellerstein raised concerns about the fairness of the settlement, noting the varied experiences of the accusers and the allocation of funds to Weinstein's company board members. The settlement has been controversial as it absolves Weinstein from personally paying his accusers, with payouts coming from his insurance. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who negotiated the settlement, emphasized her commitment to justice for the victims.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total amount of the settlement between Harvey Weinstein and his accusers?

$10 million

$25 million

$50 million

$100 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of Judge Alvin Hellerstein regarding the settlement?

The amount was too low

The experiences of accusers were too varied

It was not legally binding

It was not approved by Weinstein

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was controversial about the allocation of settlement funds?

Funds were being used for unrelated cases

Funds were not being distributed at all

Funds were going to some board members

Funds were going to Weinstein's family

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who would be responsible for paying the accusers under the proposed settlement?

Weinstein's insurance company

The state of New York

The Weinstein Company

Harvey Weinstein himself

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who negotiated the settlement on behalf of the accusers?

Harvey Weinstein

Bob Weinstein

New York's Attorney General Letitia James

US District Court Judge

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