Democrats hastily donate Harvey Weinstein’s campaign contributions to charity after allegations come to light

Harvey Weinstein.
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Sexual harassment allegations against prominent Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have led several Democrats to donate thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to charity, The New York Times reports. Weinstein personally contributed to the campaigns of many liberal candidates over the years, including Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

Leahy, Blumenthal, and Warren plan to donate sums equal to Weinstein's campaign contributions in an effort to distance themselves from the producer. Leahy is expected to donate $5,600 to the Change the Story Initiative for the Women's Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. Other lawmakers have said they plan to donate to groups against domestic violence.

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Elianna Spitzer

Elianna Spitzer is a rising junior at Brandeis University, majoring in Politics and American Studies. She is also a news editor and writer at The Brandeis Hoot. When she is not covering campus news, Elianna can be found arguing legal cases with her mock trial team.q