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Disney Still Paying Harvey Weinstein a Vested Pension, Reports Say

Federal pension law protects earned benefits, leaving much of the money subject to liens for restitution.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets cite recent reporting and a jailhouse interview alleging Weinstein continues to receive monthly payments tied to his Miramax-era employment at Disney.
  • Legal experts point to ERISA’s non‑forfeiture rules as the reason Disney cannot unilaterally stop a vested pension without a specific, compliant forfeiture provision.
  • Estimates of the monthly payment vary, with some reports placing it around $10,000–$15,000 and others referencing a figure near $60,000.
  • Coverage indicates that significant portions of the funds are garnished or diverted to pay civil judgments, legal expenses, and obligations to an ex‑spouse.
  • Disney’s 1993 acquisition of Miramax made the Weinstein brothers company executives for roughly twelve years, during which Harvey Weinstein’s pension vested.