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Harvey Weinstein Alleges Fraud by Brother Bob in $45 Million Loan Scheme

Harvey Weinstein accuses brother Bob and executives of misleading him into a loan, claiming financial misconduct led to his downfall.

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The lawsuit, filed in the state Supreme Court in Manhattan, says Weinstein was made to suffer 'severe and outrageous financial and reputational harm.'
Harvey Weinstein Says He Was Duped Into Guaranteeing $45M Loan, Sues Brother and Other Movie Execs
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Harvey Weinstein alleges that his brother, Glasser and others duped him into guaranteeing the $45 million loan by saying the money would help the financially struggling company.
Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother Bob, Claims He Was Duped into Guaranteeing $45M Loan
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The lawsuit, filed in the state Supreme Court in Manhattan, says Weinstein was made to suffer 'severe and outrageous financial and reputational harm.'
Harvey Weinstein says he was duped into guaranteeing $45M loan, sues brother and other movie execs
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Harvey Weinstein alleges that his brother, Glasser and others duped him into guaranteeing the $45 million loan by saying the money would help the financially struggling company.
Harvey Weinstein says he was duped into guaranteeing $45M loan, sues brother and other movie execs
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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 11:47 PM ET

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In a new lawsuit filed in New York, Harvey Weinstein alleges that his brother Bob and other executives duped him into guaranteeing a $45 million loan in 2016. Harvey claims funds were diverted for personal use, contributing to his financial and reputational downfall. His lawyer asserts he was misled under the guise of saving The Weinstein Company, which declared bankruptcy in 2018 amidst sexual misconduct allegations. The suit seeks to absolve him from the loan and claims Bob withdrew $6 million under false pretenses. Bob Weinstein's attorney dismissed the allegations as meritless.

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