Disgraced Producer Harvey Weinstein Calls in Favors at Cannes Festival From Prison

Former associates of Mr. Weinstein expressed disbelief upon hearing about his alleged communications.

AP/John Minchillo
Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse during his rape trial at New York in 2020. AP/John Minchillo

The imprisoned Hollywood mogul whose New York rape conviction was recently overturned, Harvey Weinstein, has reportedly been contacting acquaintances at the Cannes Film Festival, according to a new report.

Two sources have told the Wrap that Mr. Weinstein has been making phone calls from prison to friends attending the festival. He is also allegedly in contact with an actress he was dating before his incarceration who was seen on a yacht at Cannes, Alexandra Vino, assisting her with party invitations and connections.

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