History of Harvey Weinstein in Timeline
Harvey Weinstein is an American 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. After Miramax, the Weinstein brothers founded The Weinstein Company (TWC), where Harvey served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017.
March 19, 1952: Harvey Weinstein Born
On March 19, 1952, Harvey Weinstein was born in Queens, New York City.
1966: Start of Academy Award Speech Analysis
In 1966, the analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016 for Academy Award acceptance speeches began.
1969: Attended University at Buffalo
From 1969 to 1973 Harvey Weinstein attended the State University of New York at Buffalo but did not graduate.
1973: Left University at Buffalo
From 1969 to 1973 Harvey Weinstein attended the State University of New York at Buffalo but did not graduate. In 1973 he chose to concentrate on his business interests instead.
1976: Death of Max Weinstein
In 1976, Harvey Weinstein's father, diamond cutter Max Weinstein, passed away.
1977: Polanski's Charge
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: Miramax Co-Founded
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, The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, edited from two British films of benefit shows for Amnesty International, was released, becoming Miramax Films' first hit.
1987: Marriage to 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: MPAA Lawsuit and NC-17 Rating Introduction
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. Harvey Weinstein sued the MPAA over the rating system, and although his lawsuit was thrown out, the MPAA introduced the NC-17 rating two months later.
1989: Miramax's Successful Launch of Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax Films' successful launch release of Steven Soderbergh's Sex, Lies, and Videotape propelled the company to become the most successful independent studio in America.
1989: Miramax Produced Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax produced the successful independent film Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
1992: Miramax Produced The Crying Game
In 1992, Miramax produced the successful independent film The Crying Game.
1993: Re-editing Farewell My Concubine
In 1993, Harvey Weinstein re-edited the Cannes Palme d'Or winner Farewell My Concubine for U.S. theatrical release, which angered Cannes jury head Louis Malle.
1993: Disney's Acquisition of Miramax Films
In 1993, after the success of The Crying Game, Disney offered the Weinsteins $80 million for ownership of Miramax Films. The brothers agreed to the deal, solidifying their Hollywood clout.
1994: Miramax Produced Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures
In 1994, Miramax produced the successful independent films Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures.
1995: Pulp Fiction's Academy Award Nomination
In 1995, Pulp Fiction was nominated for an Academy Award but lost to Forrest Gump.
August 31, 1996: Alleged Indecent Assaults in London
Between July 31 and August 31, 1996, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed indecent assaults against a woman in London, leading to formal charges on June 8, 2022.
1996: Miramax Produced Flirting with Disaster
In 1996, Miramax produced the successful independent film Flirting with Disaster.
1997: Altering Visions of Foreign Filmmakers
In 1997, Harvey and Bob Weinstein were criticized for altering the vision of foreign filmmakers hired to create movies for Miramax, such as on the 1997 projects Mimic (directed by Guillermo del Toro) and Nightwatch (directed by Dane Ole Bornedal).
1997: Miramax Won Academy Award for Best Picture with The English Patient
In 1997, Miramax Films won its first Academy Award for Best Picture with the victory of The English Patient.
1998: Critical Success of Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax had a string of critical successes that included Shakespeare in Love. The film received several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.
1998: Miramax Produced Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax produced the successful independent film Shakespeare in Love. Harvey Weinstein later won an Academy Award for producing this movie.
1999: Surgery for Fournier Gangrene
In 1999, Harvey Weinstein underwent surgery for Fournier gangrene.
September 26, 2000: Honorary Doctorate from 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.
2002: Delayed Release of The Quiet American
In 2002, Harvey Weinstein delayed the release of Phillip Noyce's The Quiet American following the September 11 attacks due to audience reaction in test screenings. He only decided to screen the film at the Toronto International Film Festival after being lobbied by star Michael Caine.
April 19, 2004: 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 Between 2004 and 2013
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed acts of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual battery, which resulted in him being charged in Los Angeles.
2004: Divorce from Eve Chilton
In 2004, Harvey Weinstein divorced his first wife, Eve Chilton.
2004: Fahrenheit 9/11
In 2004, Michael Moore's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 released.
2004: Weinstein's Repentance in New York Magazine
In a 2004 New York magazine article, Harvey Weinstein appeared somewhat repentant for his often aggressive discussions with directors and producers.
September 30, 2005: Weinstein Brothers Left Miramax Films
On September 30, 2005, the Weinstein brothers left Miramax Films to form their own production company, The Weinstein Company (TWC).
2005: Founded The Weinstein Company
In 2005, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob founded The Weinstein Company (TWC), a mini-major film studio. He served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017.
2006: New Allegation Surfaces
In 2006, a new allegation surfaced that Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on a woman at a Manhattan hotel.
2007: Marriage to Georgina Chapman
In 2007, Harvey Weinstein married English fashion designer and actress Georgina Chapman.
October 13, 2008: Accusations of Hassling Sydney Pollack
On October 13, 2008, Harvey Weinstein was accused of "hassling Sydney Pollack on his deathbed" about the release of the film The Reader.
2008: Support for Hillary Clinton's Campaign
In 2008, Harvey Weinstein supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
September 2009: Opposition to 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, filmmaker Michael Moore took legal action against the Weinstein brothers, claiming they owed him $2.7 million in profits for his documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.
February 2012: Moore Dropped Lawsuit for Undisclosed Settlement
In February 2012, Michael Moore dropped his lawsuit against the Weinstein brothers for an undisclosed settlement.
March 2, 2012: 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: Fundraiser for Obama
In 2012, Harvey Weinstein hosted an election fundraiser for Barack Obama at his home in Westport, Connecticut.
2013: Alleged Acts Between 2004 and 2013
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed acts of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual battery, which resulted in him being charged in Los Angeles.
2013: Alleged Sexual Assaults in Los Angeles
In 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly raped one woman and sexually assaulted another in Los Angeles, which led to charges being filed against him on January 6, 2020.
2016: End of Academy Award Speech Analysis
In 2016, Harvey Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches, as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg (with 43 mentions), as found by an analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016.
2016: Death of Miriam Weinstein
In 2016, Harvey Weinstein's mother, Miriam Weinstein (née Postel), passed away.
October 8, 2017: Fired from TWC
On October 8, 2017, Harvey Weinstein was fired from The Weinstein Company (TWC) after sexual abuse charges were released to the press.
October 10, 2017: Georgina Chapman Announces Separation
On October 10, 2017, Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein's wife, publicly announced she was leaving him following the sexual harassment and assault allegations.
October 2017: Sexual Abuse Allegations and Dismissal
In October 2017, following sexual abuse allegations dating back to the late 1970s, Harvey Weinstein was dismissed from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. More than 80 women made allegations of sexual harassment or rape against him by October 31. These allegations sparked the #MeToo social media campaign.
October 2017: Sexual Harassment and Assault Allegations
In October 2017, reports surfaced in The New York Times and The New Yorker detailing allegations from over a dozen women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault, or rape, leading to his dismissal from his company, suspension from BAFTA, expulsion from the Academy, resignation from the DGA, and denouncement from political figures. Police in Los Angeles, New York, and London initiated investigations.
October 2017: Departure from Robin Hood Foundation
Until October 2017, Harvey Weinstein served on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City-based non-profit focused on poverty, and co-chaired one of its annual benefits.
November 2017: Hiring of Black Cube
In November 2017, Ronan Farrow reported in The New Yorker that Harvey Weinstein hired the intelligence firm Black Cube to suppress abuse allegations, with investigators tracking and meeting journalists and actresses, including Rose McGowan.
2017: End of Co-Chairmanship at TWC
In 2017, Harvey Weinstein's tenure as co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC) concluded.
2017: Revocation of Honors
In late 2017, the University at Buffalo revoked Harvey Weinstein's honorary doctorate, and French President Emmanuel Macron revoked his Legion of Honour.
January 2018: Settlement Reached with Georgina Chapman
In January 2018, Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman reached a settlement agreement.
May 2018: Arrested and Charged with Rape
In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape in New York City.
May 25, 2018: Weinstein Charged and Arrested
On May 25, 2018, the New York County District Attorney's Office charged Harvey Weinstein with rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse, and sexual misconduct. He was arrested and released on US$1 million bail, surrendering his passport, wearing an ankle monitor, and restricted to travel in New York and Connecticut. His lawyer stated he would plead not guilty.
July 16, 2018: Shutdown of TWC
On July 16, 2018, The Weinstein Company (TWC) was shut down.
2019: Release of Untouchable Documentary
In 2019, the documentary "Untouchable" was released, featuring interviews with several of Harvey Weinstein's accusers.
January 6, 2020: Trial Date Set and New Charges in Los Angeles
On January 6, 2020, the trial date for Harvey Weinstein was set. On that date, he was also charged in Los Angeles with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013.
February 2020: Convicted of Felony Counts
In February 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two of five felony counts and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
February 24, 2020: Conviction in New York
On February 24, 2020, a jury convicted Harvey Weinstein on two of five criminal charges: criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. He was remanded to jail at Rikers Island pending sentencing.
June 2021: Transfer to Mohawk Correctional Facility
By June 2021, Harvey Weinstein had been transferred to the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, New York.
July 2021: 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: Conviction Upheld on Appeal
On June 2, 2022, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department upheld Harvey Weinstein's convictions and judgment on appeal.
June 8, 2022: Charged with Indecent Assault 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: Further Appeal Granted
On August 25, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was granted a further appeal before the New York Court of Appeals.
October 2022: Trial Commences in Los Angeles
In October 2022, the trial in Los Angeles commenced, where Harvey Weinstein was charged with multiple counts of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery.
December 19, 2022: Convicted in Los Angeles Trial
On December 19, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges in the Los Angeles trial.
February 23, 2023: Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
On February 23, 2023, Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison for convictions in Los Angeles related to rape, forced oral copulation, and sexual misconduct. This sentence is to be served consecutively to his New York sentence.
April 11, 2023: Extradition Back to New York
On April 11, 2023, Harvey Weinstein was extradited from California back to the Mohawk Correctional Facility in upstate New York.
April 2023: Extradition Back to New York
In April 2023, Harvey Weinstein was extradited from California back to New York, returning to Mohawk Correctional Facility.
April 2024: New York Convictions Overturned
In April 2024, the New York convictions against Harvey Weinstein were overturned, and plans were made to retry him in New York City, resulting in his transfer back to Riker's Island prison.
April 25, 2024: New York 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.
July 9, 2024: Investigation for Additional Claims
On July 9, 2024, New York prosecutors announced an investigation was underway for additional claims against Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault, including for claims that fall within the state's statute of limitations.
July 2024: Hospitalized with COVID-19 and Pneumonia
In July 2024, Harvey Weinstein was admitted to the prison ward of Bellevue Hospital with COVID-19 and double pneumonia.
July 19, 2024: Retrial Ordered for New York Sex Abuse Charges
On July 19, 2024, it was ruled that Harvey Weinstein would be retried for the New York sex abuse charges, with a retrial start date tentatively set for November 12, 2024.
September 9, 2024: Emergency Heart Surgery
On September 9, 2024, Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery at Bellevue and was said to be in critical condition.
September 12, 2024: New York Grand Jury Indictment
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: Retrial Discussions
During a court hearing on July 19, 2024, Judge Curtis Farber ruled that Harvey Weinstein would be retried and tentatively set the retrial to start in November 2024. Despite this, Farber also 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 2024: Plans Made for Retrial in New York
In September 2024, after the 2024 New York Court of Appeals decision, Harvey Weinstein was transferred back to New York's Rikers Island jail, with plans being made for a retrial to take place in New York.
September 18, 2024: Arraignment on New Indictment
On September 18, 2024, Harvey Weinstein was arraigned in New York for a new indictment, entering a plea of not guilty to one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree.
October 2024: Diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
In October 2024, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
October 23, 2024: Retrial Postponed
On October 23, 2024, Harvey Weinstein's retrial was further postponed. The judge set a pretrial hearing for January 29, 2025.
November 12, 2024: Tentative Retrial Start Date
On November 12, 2024, a retrial start date was tentatively set for Harvey Weinstein's New York sex abuse charges.
December 2, 2024: Hospitalization for Blood Test Results
On December 2, 2024, it was reported that Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized in Manhattan due to alarming blood test results.
January 29, 2025: Retrial Date Set
On January 29, 2025, State Judge Curtis Farber announced that Harvey Weinstein would face retrial in New York on rape charges on April 15, 2025.
April 15, 2025: Retrial Began
On April 15, 2025, Harvey Weinstein's retrial began in New York on rape charges.
April 23, 2025: Retrial Witness Testimony
On April 23, 2025, witness testimony began during Harvey Weinstein's retrial
June 5, 2025: Retrial Jury Deliberations
On June 5, 2025, jury deliberations began in Harvey Weinstein's retrial
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