France mulls stripping Harvey Weinstein of Légion d'honneur award
The French presidency has said it is in discussions with the administration that governs the awarding of France's highest civil merit over whether the Legion of Honour given to US film producer Harvey Weinstein should be annulled over claims that he sexually assaulted and harassed a number of women, accusations which he has denied.
FranceFrance has started the process of stripping Harvey Weinstein of his Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian distinction, after allegations of sexual harassment against the film producer, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Saturday, reports Reuters.
“The French Presidency has started discussing this case with the Grande Chancellerie de la Légion d'honneur,” a spokeswoman said. “A decision will be taken after this discussion.”
The move follows detailed claims by numerous women that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them over the past three decades.
“The Presidency considers that this behaviour is in contradiction with honour,” the spokeswoman said.
Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone.
