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One of Vultures sources said the $14 million in legal fees was for his exboard members.

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The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy in March 2018, following the deluge of misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein.

The potential settlement figure confirmed by sources did not come up in open court.

(Vulture obtained an audio recording of the proceeding.)

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, insisting the sexual encounters in question were consensual.

Weinsteins civil lawyer did not respond to requests for comment on the possible deal.

The New York State Attorney Generals Office declined to comment.

A lawyer representing many of Weinsteins civil accusers did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

Business-insurance policies will cover the possible settlement, one of Vultures sources said.

The bankruptcy case is ongoing.

But she will not participate in a process that is fundamentally flawed and unfair.

This is a breaking news story and has been updated throughout.

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