On Tuesday the New York Attorney General's office announced a nearly $19million payout to some of Weinstein's harassment and sexual abuse accusers

A compensation fund of $18,875,000 will be created 

The money will be shared between dozens of the movie mogul's accusers and will resolve two sexual misconduct lawsuits against him 

One lawsuit is related to harassment at Weinstein's company and another is a class action suit by nine women who accuse Weinstein of assault  

The payout needs to be approved by the bankruptcy and district court 

He was sentenced to 23 years in jail in March, guilty of rape and sexual assault