History of Amy Fisher in Timeline
Amy Fisher gained notoriety in 1992 at the age of 17 when she shot and wounded Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of Joey Buttafuoco, with whom Fisher had been having an affair since she was 16. Dubbed "the Long Island Lolita" by the media, Fisher's case garnered significant attention due to her young age and the scandalous nature of the affair. Initially charged with attempted murder, she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and served seven years in prison. Following her release in 1999, Fisher pursued various careers, including writing, webcam modeling, and pornography.
May 21, 1974: Amy Fisher is Born
Amy Elizabeth Fisher was born on May 21, 1974.
1990: Meeting Joey Buttafuoco
16-year-old Amy Fisher met 35-year-old Joey Buttafuoco in 1990 when her father took his car to Buttafuoco's auto body shop for repairs.
1990: Beginning of Affair with Joey Buttafuoco
Amy Fisher, then 16, began an affair with 35-year-old Joey Buttafuoco in 1990.
September 1992: Videotaped Conversation with Paul Makely
In September 1992, a videotaped conversation between Amy Fisher and Paul Makely, recorded hours before her plea bargain, was broadcast on Hard Copy. In the tape, Fisher discusses her future, marrying Makely, and her desire to remain in the public eye.
September 23, 1992: Plea Bargain and Guilty Plea
On September 23, 1992, Amy Fisher pleaded guilty to first-degree assault after accepting a plea bargain.
October 1992: Initial Denial and Non-Prosecution of Joey Buttafuoco
In October 1992, the Nassau County District Attorney stated that Joey Buttafuoco would not be prosecuted.
December 2, 1992: Sentencing
On December 2, 1992, Amy Fisher was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison.
1992: Shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco
In 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher shot and severely wounded Mary Jo Buttafuoco, wife of Joey Buttafuoco, with whom Fisher had been having an affair.
February 1993: Reopening of Case Against Joey Buttafuoco
The case against Joey Buttafuoco was reopened in February 1993 due to rape charges made by Amy Fisher.
October 1993: Joey Buttafuoco's Guilty Plea
Joey Buttafuoco pleaded guilty to statutory rape in October 1993 and served four months in prison.
May 1999: Parole Granted
Amy Fisher was granted parole in May 1999 after her sentence was reduced.
1999: Release from Prison
Amy Fisher was released from prison on parole in May 1999, after serving seven years for first-degree aggravated assault.
1999: Inspiration for American Beauty
Amy Fisher's story served as inspiration for the 1999 film American Beauty, according to screenwriter Alan Ball.
2003: Marriage to Louis Bellera
Amy Fisher married Louis Bellera in 2003.
2004: Publication of Biography
Amy Fisher's biography, "If I Knew Then...," was published in 2004 and became a New York Times bestseller.
2006: Reunion with Mary Jo Buttafuoco and Joey Buttafuoco
In 2006, Amy Fisher reunited with Mary Jo Buttafuoco on television and with Joey Buttafuoco at the Lingerie Bowl.
October 2007: Announcement of Sex Tape Release
Red Light District Video announced its intention to release a sex tape featuring Amy Fisher in October 2007.
November 1, 2007: Release of Teaser Clip
A teaser clip from a sex tape featuring Amy Fisher was released on November 1, 2007.
November 6, 2007: Lawsuit Against Red Light District Video
Amy Fisher sued Red Light District Video and its owner, David Joseph, on November 6, 2007, claiming copyright infringement.
November 8, 2007: Website Redirection
On November 8, 2007, amyfisher.com began redirecting to the Red Light District website.
January 4, 2008: Promotional Appearance
Amy Fisher made a promotional appearance for her sex tape at Retox in New York City on January 4, 2008.
January 2008: Settlement with Red Light District Video
Amy Fisher announced a settlement with Red Light District Video and a reconciliation with her husband in early January 2008.
March 6, 2008: Appearance on The Howard Stern Show
Amy Fisher appeared on The Howard Stern Show on March 6, 2008, but left after a phone call from Mary Jo Buttafuoco's daughter.
January 12, 2009: Release of Adult Film
Amy Fisher released a pay-per-view adult film, "Amy Fisher: Totally Nude & Exposed," on January 12, 2009.
July 2010: Announcement of Adult Film Series
DreamZone Entertainment announced an eight-film adult series starring Amy Fisher in July 2010.
September 2010: Release of "Deep inside Amy Fisher"
The adult film "Deep inside Amy Fisher" was released in September 2010.
June 2011: End of Adult Film Career
Amy Fisher stated she was no longer making adult films in June 2011.
July 2011: Appearance on Celebrity Rehab
Amy Fisher appeared as a cast member on the fifth season of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in July 2011.
2015: Divorce from Louis Bellera
Amy Fisher and Louis Bellera divorced in 2015.