Gloria Allred on daughter Lisa Bloom working for Harvey Weinstein: ‘I would have declined’

Gloria Allred, the celebrity women’s rights attorney, has publicly called another lawyer who’s represented sexual harassment victims for agreeing to work for indie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

The catch? It’s Allred’s daughter, Lisa Bloom.

“Had I been asked by Mr. Weinstein to represent him, I would have declined, because I do not represent individuals accused of sex harassment,” Allred said a statement Thursday just after a bombshell New York Times story had settled at least eight cases of sexual harassment spanning decades.

“I only represent those who allege that they are victims of sexual harassment,” she added.

Also Read:Victim Advocate Lisa Bloom Defends Work for Harvey Weinstein: 'He Is Reading Books, Going to Therapy'

See photos of Gloria Allred and daughter Lisa Bloom together:

Allred said she could not account or speak for her daughter’s actions, but warned that she would not be afraid to face her in court, representing Weinstein’s accusers.

“While I would not represent Mr. Weinstein, I would consider representing anyone who accused Mr. Weinstein of sexual harassment, even if it meant that my daughter was the opposing counsel,” said Allred.

Seeking to get ahead of the headlines, Bloom issued her own statement on Thursday defending her work for Weinstein, saying that he was trying to change his ways.

“As a women’s rights advocate, I have been blunt with Harvey and he has listened to me,” she said. “I have told him that times have changed, it is 2017, and he needs to evolve to a higher standard. I have found Harvey to be refreshingly candid and receptive to my message. He has acknowledged mistakes he has made.”

Bloom is know to have a working relationship with Weinstein. In April, she revealed that he and Jay-Z would be producing her book “Suspicion Nation” as a miniseries.

Weinstein’s producing credits go back to 1981, when he served as a producer on “The Burning.” Since then, he has executive produced films like “Pulp Fiction,” “Jane Eyre,” “Good Will Hunting,” “She’s All That,” “Scream,” “Chicago,” “Gangs of New York,” “Kill Bill,” “The Aviator,” “Sin City,” “Django Unchained,” “The Butler,” “Carol,” “Southpaw” and “Lion.”

See photos of Harvey Weinstein:

He is currently serving as producer on “The Current War,” which is viewed as a solid awards contender. In 1999, he won a Best Picture Oscar for “Shakespeare in Love” and was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for “Gangs of New York.”

Read original story Gloria Allred on Daughter Lisa Bloom Working for Harvey Weinstein: ‘I Would Have Declined’ At TheWrap