Democrats cut ties with Harvey Weinstein as fresh allegations emerge

Senators donate film producer’s campaign contributions to women’s charities after allegations of sexual harassment

Dozens of Democrats have moved quickly to sever ties with Harvey Weinstein, with many donating his campaign contributions to women’s charities, as more allegations of sexual harassment emerged.

The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said he would donate $14,200 received from the Hollywood producer to women’s charities. Another senator, Kristen Gillibrand, said she would give $11,800 to a sexual assault victims group and hit out political critics seeking to embarrass her with the link to Weinstein.

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