According to another source, Weinstein approach Netflix in the context of wanting “hush money,” but rather to present the company with a business opportunity.
Weinstein also allegedly went to other companies for money, though it’s unclear if he had sought approval from The Weinstein Company’s board to do this.
Weeks before The New York Times and The New Yorker published their stories about the numerous women who claimed that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed/assaulted them, Weinstein, who know these articles were coming, reportedly approached Netflix, wanting to secure “emergency cash” from the streaming service.