Democrats distance themselves from Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein

By Sean Higgins

Published October 8, 2017 7:09pm ET

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Democrats distance themselves from Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein — The New York Times reported last week at least eight settlements had been paid to women who alleged sexual harassment by Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax, the studio that produced such hits as "Pulp Fiction" and "Chicago." (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision/AP) | Vince Bucci

Democrats continued to distance themselves from Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein Sunday, following reporters that the filmmaker repeatedly sexually harassed his female employees. Weinstein had been a prolific campaign donor to the party.

Asked if she would return donations from the mogul, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., told NBC on Sunday she was not certain she had received any money from Weinstein.

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