History of Harvey Weinstein in Timeline
Harvey Weinstein is a former film producer and convicted sex offender. He co-founded Miramax with his brother Bob in 1979, producing successful independent films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," for which he won an Academy Award. He also won seven Tony Awards. Later, the Weinstein brothers founded The Weinstein Company (TWC). Weinstein served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017. His career ended after numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct surfaced, leading to his conviction.
March 19, 1952: Harvey Weinstein's Birth
On March 19, 1952, Harvey Weinstein was born. He would later become a film producer and convicted sex offender.
1966: Start date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches
In 1966, the start date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches, until 2016, found that Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 speeches.
1969: Attended the State University of New York at Buffalo
In 1969 Harvey Weinstein attended the State University of New York at Buffalo.
1973: Left the State University of New York at Buffalo
In 1973 Harvey Weinstein left the State University of New York at Buffalo, without graduating, to concentrate on his business interests.
1976: Death of Max Weinstein
In 1976, Harvey Weinstein's father, Max Weinstein, a diamond cutter, passed away.
1977: Roman Polanski's charges
In 1977, Roman Polanski was charged with drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl, to which he pleaded guilty before fleeing the country.
1979: Co-founding of Miramax
In 1979, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein co-founded Miramax, an entertainment company.
May 1982: Release of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
In May 1982, Miramax Films released "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball", edited from two British benefit shows for Amnesty International, becoming Miramax's first hit.
1987: Weinstein Married Eve Chilton
In 1987, Harvey Weinstein married his assistant, Eve Chilton.
1988: Release of The Thin Blue Line
In 1988, Miramax Films gained wider attention with the release of Errol Morris' documentary "The Thin Blue Line."
1989: Release of Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax Films released "Sex, Lies, and Videotape", which propelled them to become the most successful independent studio in America.
1989: Controversy over X-rated films
In 1989, Miramax Films released "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover" and "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!", both of which received an X-rating from the MPAA rating board. Harvey Weinstein sued the MPAA over the rating system.
1989: Miramax produced Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent film Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
1992: Miramax produced The Crying Game
In 1992, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the independent film The Crying Game.
1993: Disney's Acquisition of Miramax Films
In 1993, Disney acquired Miramax Films for $80 million after the success of The Crying Game.
1993: Re-editing of Farewell My Concubine
In 1993, Harvey Weinstein re-edited the Cannes Palme d'Or winner "Farewell My Concubine" for American theatrical release, drawing criticism from the Cannes jury head Louis Malle.
1994: Miramax produced Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures
In 1994, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent films Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures.
1995: Pulp Fiction nominated to Academy Award
In 1995, Pulp Fiction was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture but lost to Forrest Gump.
August 31, 1996: Alleged Indecent Assault in London
Between July 31 and August 31, 1996, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed indecent assault against a woman in London, leading to formal charges on June 8, 2022.
1996: Miramax produced Flirting with Disaster
In 1996, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the independent film Flirting with Disaster.
1997: Altering the vision of foreign filmmakers
In 1997 projects like Mimic (directed by Guillermo del Toro) and Nightwatch (directed by Dane Ole Bornedal), Harvey and Bob Weinstein have been criticized for altering the vision of foreign filmmakers hired to create movies for Miramax
1997: Miramax won an Academy Award for The English Patient
In 1997, Miramax Films won its first Academy Award for Best Picture with The English Patient.
1998: Miramax produced Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent film Shakespeare in Love.
1998: Critical success of Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Shakespeare in Love received several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.
1999: Weinstein Underwent Surgery for Fournier Gangrene
In 1999, Harvey Weinstein underwent surgery for Fournier gangrene.
September 26, 2000: Weinstein Awarded Honorary Degree by University at Buffalo
On September 26, 2000, Harvey Weinstein was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) by the University at Buffalo.
April 19, 2004: Weinstein Appointed Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire
On April 19, 2004, Harvey Weinstein was appointed an honorary commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his contributions to the British film industry.
2004: Alleged Acts by Weinstein Between 2004 and 2013
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed acts leading to charges of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery, leading to his trial in Los Angeles in October 2022.
2004: Appeared somewhat repentant
In 2004, Harvey Weinstein appeared somewhat repentant for his often aggressive discussions with directors and producers.
2004: Weinstein Divorced Eve Chilton
In 2004, Harvey Weinstein divorced Eve Chilton.
2004: Release of Fahrenheit 9/11
In 2004, the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, directed by Michael Moore, was released.
September 30, 2005: Weinstein brothers left Miramax Films
On September 30, 2005, Harvey and Bob Weinstein left Miramax Films to form their own production company, The Weinstein Company (TWC).
2005: Co-chairmanship of The Weinstein Company
In 2005, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob co-founded The Weinstein Company (TWC) and served as co-chairmen.
2007: Weinstein Married Georgina Chapman
In 2007, Harvey Weinstein married English fashion designer and actress Georgina Chapman.
October 13, 2008: Accusation of hassling Sydney Pollack on his deathbed
On October 13, 2008, Harvey Weinstein was accused of "hassling Sydney Pollack on his deathbed" about the release of the film "The Reader".
2008: Weinstein Supported Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, Harvey Weinstein supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
September 2009: Opposition to Roman Polanski's extradition
In September 2009, Harvey Weinstein publicly voiced opposition to efforts to extradite Roman Polanski from Switzerland to the U.S. regarding a 1977 charge.
February 2011: Michael Moore's lawsuit against the Weinstein brothers
In February 2011, Michael Moore took legal action against Harvey and Bob Weinstein, claiming they owed him $2.7 million in profits for his documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004).
February 2012: Moore dropped the lawsuit for an undisclosed settlement.
In February 2012, Michael Moore dropped the lawsuit against Harvey and Bob Weinstein for an undisclosed settlement.
March 2, 2012: Weinstein Made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour
On March 2, 2012, Harvey Weinstein was made a knight of the French Legion of Honour, in recognition of Miramax's efforts to increase the presence and popularity of foreign films in the United States.
2012: Weinstein Hosted Fundraiser for Obama
In 2012, Harvey Weinstein hosted an election fundraiser for Barack Obama at his home in Westport, Connecticut.
2013: Alleged Acts by Weinstein Between 2004 and 2013
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed acts leading to charges of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery, leading to his trial in Los Angeles in October 2022.
2013: Weinstein accused of rape and sexual assault
In 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly raped one woman and sexually assaulted another, which led to charges being filed in Los Angeles on January 6, 2020.
2016: Death of Miriam Weinstein
In 2016, Harvey Weinstein's mother, Miriam Weinstein, passed away.
2016: End date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches
In 2016, the end date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches, starting in 1966, found that Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 speeches.
October 8, 2017: Firing from TWC
On October 8, 2017, Harvey Weinstein was fired from The Weinstein Company (TWC) following the release of sexual abuse charges to the press.
October 10, 2017: Georgina Chapman announced she was leaving him
On October 10, 2017, Harvey Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, announced that she was leaving him.
October 2017: Dismissal from company and expulsion from Academy
In October 2017, Harvey Weinstein was dismissed from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following sexual abuse allegations. Over 80 women made allegations against him, sparking the #MeToo campaign.
October 2017: Sexual harassment and assault allegations
In October 2017, The New York Times and The New Yorker reported that more than a dozen women accused Harvey Weinstein of sexually harassing, assaulting, or raping them.
October 2017: Weinstein's role on Robin Hood Foundation board ended
Until October 2017, Harvey Weinstein served on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City-based non-profit that targets poverty, and co-chaired one of its annual benefits.
November 2017: Weinstein Hired Black Cube to Stop Abuse Allegations Publication
In November 2017, Ronan Farrow reported that Harvey Weinstein hired the private intelligence firm Black Cube to suppress abuse allegations. Black Cube investigators tracked journalists and actresses, including Rose McGowan. Weinstein also targeted individuals and compiled psychological profiles.
2017: End of Co-chairmanship of TWC
In 2017, Harvey Weinstein's tenure as co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC) came to an end.
2017: Honorary Doctorate and Legion of Honour Revoked
In late 2017, the University at Buffalo revoked Harvey Weinstein's honorary doctorate, and French President Emmanuel Macron revoked his Legion of Honour due to his conduct.
January 2018: Weinstein and Chapman Reach Settlement
In January 2018, Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman reached a settlement after she announced she was leaving him in October 2017 due to the sexual harassment accusations.
May 2018: Arrest and rape charge in New York City
In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape in New York City.
May 25, 2018: Weinstein Charged and Arrested in New York
On May 25, 2018, Harvey Weinstein was charged with rape and sexual misconduct by the New York County District Attorney's Office. He surrendered to the NYPD, was arrested, and released on US$1 million bail, surrendering his passport and wearing an ankle monitor.
July 16, 2018: Shutdown of The Weinstein Company
On July 16, 2018, The Weinstein Company (TWC) was shut down after filing for bankruptcy and having its assets purchased by Lantern Entertainment.
2019: Release of "Untouchable" Documentary
In 2019, the documentary "Untouchable", featuring interviews with several of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, was released.
January 6, 2020: Weinstein Charged in Los Angeles
On January 6, 2020, a trial date was set in New York, and Harvey Weinstein was also charged in Los Angeles with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013.
February 2020: Guilty verdict in New York
In February 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two of five felony counts in New York.
February 24, 2020: Weinstein Convicted in New York
On February 24, 2020, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of criminal sexual assault and rape in the third degree in New York. He was remanded to jail pending his sentencing.
June 2021: Weinstein Transferred to Mohawk Correctional Facility
By June 2021, Harvey Weinstein had been transferred to the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, New York.
July 2021: Finalization of Divorce
In July 2021, the divorce between Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman was finalized.
July 2021: Weinstein and Chapman Divorce Finalized
In July 2021, the divorce between Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman was finalized.
July 20, 2021: Extradition to Los Angeles
On July 20, 2021, Harvey Weinstein was extradited to Los Angeles to face further charges at a subsequent trial.
June 2, 2022: New York Court Upholds Weinstein's Conviction
On June 2, 2022, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department upheld the verdicts and judgment on appeal in Harvey Weinstein's case.
June 8, 2022: Weinstein Formally Charged in London
On June 8, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was formally charged by the Metropolitan Police with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London between July 31 and August 31, 1996.
August 25, 2022: Weinstein Granted Further Appeal
On August 25, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was granted a further appeal before the New York Court of Appeals.
October 2022: Weinstein's Trial Commenced in Los Angeles
In October 2022, the trial in Los Angeles commenced for Harvey Weinstein, who was charged with multiple counts of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery stemming from alleged acts between 2004 and 2013.
December 19, 2022: Guilty verdict in Los Angeles
On December 19, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges in the Los Angeles trial.
February 23, 2023: Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison in Los Angeles
On February 23, 2023, Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his convictions in Los Angeles, which included charges of rape, forced oral copulation, and third-degree sexual misconduct.
April 11, 2023: Weinstein Extradited Back to New York
On April 11, 2023, Harvey Weinstein was extradited from California back to upstate New York's Mohawk Correctional Facility.
April 2024: Weinstein Transferred Back to Rikers Island
After the New York convictions were overturned in April 2024, and plans were made to retry him in New York City, Harvey Weinstein was transferred back to Rikers Island prison.
April 25, 2024: New York rape convictions overturned
On April 25, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's New York rape convictions due to "egregious errors" of procedure, ordering a retrial, though he remained in prison because of the California conviction.
July 9, 2024: New York Prosecutors Investigate Additional Claims Against Weinstein
On July 9, 2024, New York prosecutors announced an investigation into additional sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein, including those within the state's statute of limitations.
July 2024: Weinstein Admitted to Hospital with COVID-19 and Pneumonia
In July 2024, Harvey Weinstein was admitted to the prison ward of Bellevue Hospital with what his lawyers said were COVID-19 and double pneumonia.
July 19, 2024: Judge Rules Weinstein Will Be Retried in New York
On July 19, 2024, Judge Curtis Farber ruled that Harvey Weinstein would be retried for the overturned New York convictions, tentatively setting the retrial to start on November 12, 2024.
September 9, 2024: Weinstein Underwent Emergency Heart Surgery
On September 9, 2024, Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery at Bellevue and was said to be in critical condition for a time afterward.
September 12, 2024: Weinstein Indicted on New Charges
On September 12, 2024, a New York grand jury indicted Harvey Weinstein on new charges, as announced by prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
September 2024: Potential Retrial Start Date in September
In July 2024, Judge Curtis Farber ruled that previous plans to have the retrial start in September 2024 were still an option, and the start date of the retrial would depend on pretrial discoveries.
September 18, 2024: Weinstein Arraigned on New Indictment
On September 18, 2024, Harvey Weinstein was arraigned in New York for the new indictment, entering a plea of not guilty to one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree.
October 2024: Weinstein Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
In October 2024, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
November 12, 2024: Tentative Retrial Date Set for Weinstein in New York
On July 19, 2024, Judge Curtis Farber tentatively set the retrial to start on November 12, 2024.
December 2, 2024: Weinstein Hospitalized Due to Alarming Blood Test Results
On December 2, 2024, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized in Manhattan due to blood test results that were described as "alarming".
January 29, 2025: Judge Farber Sets Retrial Date to April 15, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Judge Farber set the retrial date to April 15, 2025, for Harvey Weinstein's case.
April 15, 2025: Retrial began
On April 15, 2025, the retrial began for Harvey Weinstein.
April 23, 2025: Opening Statements and Witness Testimony Begin
Opening statements and witness testimony began on April 23, 2025 in Harvey Weinstein's retrial.
June 5, 2025: Jury Deliberations Begin in Weinstein's Retrial
Jury deliberations in Harvey Weinstein's retrial began on June 5, 2025.
June 11, 2025: Conviction in a mixed verdict
On June 11, 2025, Harvey Weinstein was convicted in a mixed verdict.
June 12, 2025: Mistrial in additional rape charge case
On June 12, 2025, an additional rape charge case against Harvey Weinstein was given a mistrial.
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