Abuse Allegations Arise in Wake of Lionsgate GC’s 2017 Departure
The former general counsel of Lionsgate Entertainment left the company amid allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, reports Variety, citing a story in The Wall Street Journal.
“Wayne Levin resigned from the company in November of last year,” writes Gene Maddaus. “A former subordinate, Wendy Jaffe, told the Journal that Levin mistreated her for more than a decade, including non-consensual sexual conduct in 2002 and 2003. Jaffe left the company in 2016, and received a $2.5 million settlement.”
Jaffe said Lionsgate had violated a non-disclosure agreement, giving her the opportunity to speak about her experiences.
Jaffe was executive vice president of legal affairs and reported to Levin during her tenure.
