LOS ANGELES — An Italian model whose testimony led to a Los Angeles jury finding Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape in December has filed a civil suit against the fallen film producer.
The woman, identified as Jane Doe 1, is suing Weinstein for sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and other unnamed parties for negligence, according to a complaint filed in L.A. Superior Court on Thursday. In the complaint, the victim's attorneys wrote that "had said (unnamed parties) fulfilled their duties and responsibilities, Plaintiff would not have been assaulted or raped."
"Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of raping Jane Doe 1. Her lawsuit seeks to recover compensation from him for the horrific rape she endured and all of the issues she has suffered through for the past ten years because of that rape," attorney Dave Ring said in a statement. "We look forward to have Weinstein finally testify under oath in this case."
