Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy

Updated March 20 2018 - 1:54pm, first published 2:00am
The Weinstein Co has filed for bankruptcy and released all victims from non-disclosure agreements.
The Weinstein Co has filed for bankruptcy and released all victims from non-disclosure agreements.

The Weinstein Co has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual misconduct scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.