NEW YORK - The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.The payments resolve two separate lawsuits and must wait for approval by the bankruptcy and district courts.One case was filed by the office of the Attorney General and a separate class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of the group of women.If approved by the court, the settlement will create a victims' fund allowing all the women who were abused by Weinstein, under certain circumstances, to make claims for damages confidentially.Supporting the settlement is the New York State Office of the Attorney General, which sued Weinstein in February 2018 for creating a hostile work environment.