Oscars board expels producer Harvey Weinstein over sexual assault allegations

The organisation behind the Oscars has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein following numerous allegations of sexual assault made against the film producer.

Weinstein's films have received more than 300 Oscar nominations and won 81.

In a statement, the Academy said governors voted to expel Weinstein "not simply to separate ourselves from someone who does not merit the respect of his colleagues but also to send a message that the era of wilful ignorance and shameful complicity in sexually predatory behaviour and workplace harassment in our industry is over."

The expulsion comes after Bob Weinstein told the Hollywood Reporter that his "sick and depraved" brother should be "kicked out" of the Academy.