New allegations against Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein

New allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged against powerful Hollywood movie executive Harvey Weinstein.

Former New York broadcast anchor Lauren Sivan told The Huffington Post today that the influential producer once trapped her in the hallway of a restaurant during a private event and masturbated in front of her until he ejaculated, the Daily Mail reported.

Sivan's accusations come just one day after The New York Times published a bombshell story detailing Weinstein's decades long pattern of allegedly harassing women.

Yeah. This happened👇🏽luckily I didn't need a job or favor from him + didn't have to be polite. Others did. Keep that in mind. https://t.co/mXs2RIU5kU

— Lauren Sivan (@LaurenSivan) October 7, 2017

Sivan claims the incident happened more than a decade ago, when she was an anchor on Long Island 12, a local news broadcast.

The former TV journalist said she remained silent over the years out of fear of retaliation due to Weinstein's clout in the media industry.

According to Sivan, the incident occurred at a Manhattan nightclub called Socialista, connected to the well-known Italian restaurant Cipriani in 2007.

While partying with a friend and restaurant owner Giuseppe Cipriani, Weinstein offered the journalist a tour of the facilities.

Sivan said she reluctantly accepted the offer, with her friend remarking that if she wasn't back in 10 minutes she would come get her.

Once in the kitchen of the restaurant, Weinstein attempted to kiss Sivan, which she rejected explaining that she was in a long-term relationship.

"Well, can you just stand there and shut up," Weinstein allegedly told the anchor.
At that point, Sivan claims that Weinstein exposed himself and began masturbating.

Weinstein quickly ejaculated into a potted plant near the vestibule leading to the kitchen, according to Sivan, and returned back to the nightclub after cleaning up.

Television reporter Lauren Sivan. Photo / Getty Images

Sivan's friend, who wished to remain anonymous, reiterated the details of the night to The Huffington Post, who was told about the incident immediately after the two left the club.

The next day, Weinstein called Sivan on the phone to ask if she wanted to get together after he returned from over seas, adding that he "had a great time last night".

Sivan quickly ended the phone conversation, reminding Weinstein that she had a boyfriend. She has not interacted with the movie mogul since.