A judge has approved a $17 million settlement plan for sexual misconduct victims of Harvey Weinstein

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A US bankruptcy judge has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that allocates over $17 million for Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and assault victims, an attorney for the Weinstein Company confirmed to CNN Monday.

"It is true that Judge Walrath approved the settlement plan at a hearing today," Attorney Paul Zumbro said, adding that they are"pleased with Judge Walrath's ruling, and particularly so given there is now a mechanism that allows victims to receive compensation without having to endure the hardships and uncertainties of litigation."Here's what Harvey Weinstein said in court before his 23-year sentenceCNN has reached out to Elizabeth A.

30 for the establishment of a"Sexual Misconduct Claims Fund" and a liquidation trust for the payment of sexual misconduct claims, according to court documents.Read MoreThe approved plan also provides $9.7 million for legal costs, none of which provide any reimbursement for any defense costs and expenses incurred by Harvey Weinstein. An additional $8.4 million will be allocated to a liquidation trust to settle claims unrelated to sexual misconduct, the documents state.

 

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