The Hollywood Reporter, Weinstein's lawyer Imran H. Ansari of Aidala Bertuna & Kamin defended the agreement. "While there are those who continue to rail against the settlement, the practical reality is that outside the settlement the plaintiffs face an uncertain financial recovery, with The Weinstein Company bankrupt, and Mr.
Weinstein incarcerated and defending legal matters, facing debt and judgments, frozen assets, and a line of creditors looking for compensation," Ansari said. "Mr.
Weinstein’s current and future financial state is far from healthy, not only has his personal liberty been taken from him, but his financial liberty as well.
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