Harvey Weinstein is facing civil lawsuits from an Italian model whose rape was admitted in a jury trial last December. The victim is suing the producer for sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
In addition, the one who wished to remain anonymous and will be known as “Jane Doe 1” is also suing X for negligence. In the file obtained by the Los Angeles Times, the lawyers believe that their client “would not have been assaulted or raped” if certain persons or institutions, not directly named, had “fulfilled their responsibilities”. With these lawsuits, “Jane Doe 1” now intends to obtain reparations.
Harvey Weinstein denies the facts
“Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of violating ‘Jane Doe 1’. This lawsuit is intended to allow her to obtain compensation from him for the terrible rape she endured and all the problems she suffered during the last ten years because of this attack, “said Dave Ring, the victim’s attorney, in a statement. “We look forward to Weinstein testifying under oath in this case. »
For his part, Harvey Weinstein categorically denies the facts. The former Hollywood powerhouse asked for a new trial, his defense believing that “witnesses lied about crucial evidence that could have exonerated him”.