Clinton Foundation will keep donations from Harvey Weinstein

Source: Washington Examiner | October 16, 2017 | Melissa Quinn

The Clinton Foundation said it will not return the up to $250,000 in donations it received from Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein after he was accused of sexual harassment and assault.

Weinstein’s donations to the Clinton Foundation totaled between $100,000 and $250,000, and the organization said the money had already been spent.

“We are a charity. Donations, these included, have been spent fighting childhood obesity and HIV/AIDS, combating climate change, and empowering girls and women, and we have no plans to return them,” a Clinton Foundation official said in a statement.

The organization said it has supported programs to empower girls and women, including those focused on preventing sexual violence and stopping human trafficking.

Craig Minassian, spokesman for the Clinton Foundation, suggested Saturday the organization would not return Weinstein’s donations.

“Suggesting @ClintonFdn return funds from our 330,000+ donors ignores the fact that donations have been used to help people across the world,” Minassian tweeted.

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