Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment row: Television Academy expels producer for life

Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment row: Television Academy expels producer for life

The organization that bestows the Emmy Awards has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against the producer.

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Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment row: Television Academy expels producer for life

The organization that bestows the Emmy Awards has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against the producer.

Harvey Weinstein. Image from Twitter/@TrumpTrain45Pac

The Television Academy says its leadership voted Monday to ban the producer for life. Weinstein is primarily known as a film producer but his former company is also responsible for hit television series such as Project Runway.

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The expulsion is the latest honor Weinstein has lost. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and producers guild have also revoked Weinstein’s membership. His representative Sallie Hofmeister did not immediately return an email seeking comment.

The Television Academy says it is also speeding up a review of its code of conduct for members, and wants to provide clear protocols for workplace decency and respect.

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