Producers Guild expels Harvey Weinstein, creates task force to combat sexual assault in Hollywood
Weinstein and his brother Bob were the recipients of the guild's highest honour, the Milestone Award, in 2013.
By PTI | Updated:
LOS ANGELES: Producers Guild of America (PGA) has unanimously moved to expel Harvey Weinstein in wake of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against the media mogul.
The move comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also revoked his membership from the institution.
In the statement obtained by Deadline, PGA said all types of sexual harassment is "completely unacceptable".
"This morning, the PGA's National Board of Directors and Officers decided by unanimous vote to institute termination proceedings concerning Harvey Weinstein's membership.
PGA also announced that board members created the Anti- Sexual Harassment Task Force, specifically charged with researching and proposing substantive and effective solutions to sexual harassment in the entertainment industry - composed of 20 women and 18 men.
The move comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also revoked his membership from the institution.
In the statement obtained by Deadline, PGA said all types of sexual harassment is "completely unacceptable".
"This morning, the PGA's National Board of Directors and Officers decided by unanimous vote to institute termination proceedings concerning Harvey Weinstein's membership.
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"As required by the PGA's Constitution, Mr Weinstein will be given the opportunity to respond before the Guild makes its final determination on November 6, 2017. Sexual harassment of any type is completely unacceptable. This is a systemic and pervasive problem requiring immediate industry-wide action," the statement read.PGA also announced that board members created the Anti- Sexual Harassment Task Force, specifically charged with researching and proposing substantive and effective solutions to sexual harassment in the entertainment industry - composed of 20 women and 18 men.
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