Weinstein loses pair of lawyers
AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES — A prominent attorney said Saturday she is no longer representing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein as he confronts sexual harassment allegations dating back years, while a TV news anchor lodged another claim of misconduct against the movie mogul and a third board member resigned from Weinstein’s company.
The developments, along with the departure of yet another lawyer for Weinstein, are the latest fallout from allegations against the Oscarwinning producer that The New York Times detailed Thursday.
“My understanding is that Mr. Weinstein and his board are moving toward an agreement,” attorney Lisa Bloom said in announcing her resignation on Twitter.
Bloom didn’t respond to an email request for further comment. Bloom is the daughter of well- known Los Angeles women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred.
Charles Harder, another attorney representing Weinstein, didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment on the developments. A Weinstein Co. spokeswoman, Nicole Quenqua, declined to comment.
Lanny Davis, a lawyer who also was working with Weinstein, is no longer advising the producer, said a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Davis declined comment, his office said.
President Donald Trump, preparing to board a helicopter in Washington, told reporters, “I’ve known Harvey Weinstein a long time.” Asked if he was surprised by the accusations, the president replied: “I’m not at all surprised to see it.”