article_snippet.sent: The question remains how much Weinstein is willing to pay to make the situation go away, A second source told the newspaper. '
article_snippet.sent: In the meantime, Weinstein is waiting to see if the Manhattan district attorney will decide to seek charges before making Weinstein next move, according to A second source.
article_snippet.sent: Battilana's attorney, David Godosky, said Tuesday is the earliest Weinstein expects to hear a decision on whether Weinstein will face criminal charges, according to the New York Daily News.
article_snippet.sent: A legal expect told the New York Daily News that, if the DA decides to prosecute Weinstein, the DA will likely only face misdemeanor charges.
article_snippet.sent: Weinstein could face misdemeanor charges of forcible touching or sexual abuse if the allegations are credible.
article_snippet.sent: Weinstein, who is originally from Queens, New York, founded Miramax studio with his brother Bob in 1979 and is worth an estimated $200 million.