History of Harvey Weinstein in Timeline
Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer and convicted sex offender. He co-founded Miramax in 1979 with his brother Bob, producing successful independent films like Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare in Love, for which he won an Academy Award. He also won seven Tony Awards for plays and musicals. After Miramax, the Weinstein brothers founded The Weinstein Company (TWC), where Harvey served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017.
2 days ago : Weinstein criticizes NYT in Baldoni/Lively case, sparking controversy and media attention.
Harvey Weinstein accuses the New York Times of mistreating him and Justin Baldoni, involving himself in the Blake Lively legal dispute. He stated he would be watching the case closely. This action reignites controversy surrounding Weinstein.
March 19, 1952: Harvey Weinstein's birth
On March 19, 1952, Harvey Weinstein was born. He is an American film producer and convicted sex offender.
1966: Analysis of Academy Award Speeches
Between 1966 and 2016, Harvey Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches, as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg.
1969: Attended the University at Buffalo
In 1969, Harvey Weinstein attended the University at Buffalo but did not graduate.
1973: Stopped Attending the University at Buffalo
In 1973, Harvey Weinstein stopped attending the University at Buffalo and 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: 1977 charge that he had drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl
In 1977, Roman Polanski had a charge that he had drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl, to which Polanski pleaded guilty before fleeing the country.
1979: Co-founding of Miramax
In 1979, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein co-founded the entertainment company Miramax.
May 1982: Release of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
In May 1982, Miramax Films released The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, becoming their first hit and raising money for Amnesty International.
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 propelled to become the most successful independent studio in America with their successful launch release of Steven Soderbergh's Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
1989: MPAA Rating Controversy
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. Weinstein sued the MPAA over the rating system, resulting in the MPAA introducing the NC-17 rating two months later.
1989: Miramax Produced Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax produced several successful independent films including Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
1992: Miramax Produced The Crying Game
In 1992, Miramax produced the successful independent film, The Crying Game.
1993: Re-editing of Farewell My Concubine
In 1993, Harvey Weinstein re-edited Cannes Palme d'Or winner Farewell My Concubine for U.S. theatrical release, which angered jury head Louis Malle.
1993: Disney's Acquisition of Miramax
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 which in turn cemented 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: Accusations of indecent assault
Between July 31 and August 31, 1996, Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed two counts of indecent assault 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: Controversy Over Mimic and Nightwatch
Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob have also been 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 Films won its first 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 Films had critical successes with Shakespeare in Love, receiving several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.
1998: Miramax Produced Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax produced Shakespeare in Love.
2002: Delay of The Quiet American Release
In 2002, Harvey Weinstein delayed the release of Phillip Noyce's The Quiet American following the September 11 attacks, citing audience reaction in test screenings to the film's critical tone toward past U.S. foreign policy.
2004: Alleged sexual battery
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein was charged with alleged acts of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery. These events led to the Los Angeles trial that commenced in October 2022.
2004: Fahrenheit 9/11 released
In 2004, Fahrenheit 9/11 was released, which he said were denied to him by "Hollywood accounting tricks."
2004: Weinstein Expressed Remorse
In 2004, Harvey Weinstein expressed some remorse for his aggressive discussions with directors and producers in a New York magazine article.
September 30, 2005: Departure from Miramax and Formation of TWC
On September 30, 2005, the Weinstein brothers 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 founded The Weinstein Company (TWC) and served as co-chairmen.
2006: Alleged oral sex assault in Manhattan
In 2006, an alleged assault occurred at a Manhattan hotel involving Harvey Weinstein. A woman alleges he forced oral sex on her at a Manhattan hotel.
October 13, 2008: Accusation 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.
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
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 (2004).
February 2012: Settlement of Michael Moore's Lawsuit
In February 2012, Michael Moore dropped the lawsuit against the Weinstein brothers for an undisclosed settlement.
2013: Alleged sexual battery
Between 2004 and 2013, Harvey Weinstein was charged with alleged acts of rape, forcible oral copulation, and sexual battery. These events led to the Los Angeles trial that commenced in October 2022.
2013: Accusations of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles
In 2013, Harvey Weinstein allegedly raped one woman and sexually assaulted another, leading to charges in Los Angeles on January 6, 2020.
2016: Analysis of Academy Award Speeches
Between 1966 and 2016, Harvey Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches, as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg.
2016: Death of Miriam Weinstein
In 2016, Harvey Weinstein's mother, Miriam (née Postel), passed away.
October 8, 2017: Firing from TWC
On October 8, 2017, Harvey Weinstein was fired from TWC after a list of sexual abuse charges was released to the press.
October 10, 2017: Georgina Chapman announced she was leaving Weinstein
On October 10, 2017, amidst numerous sexual harassment accusations against Harvey Weinstein, his wife, Georgina Chapman, publicly announced she was leaving him.
October 2017: Dismissal from The Weinstein Company
In October 2017, Harvey Weinstein was dismissed from The Weinstein Company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following sexual abuse allegations. More than 80 women made allegations. This sparked the #MeToo social media campaign.
October 2017: Sexual harassment and assault allegations against Weinstein reported
In October 2017, publications like The New York Times and The New Yorker reported accusations from over a dozen women detailing sexual harassment, assault, or rape by Harvey Weinstein. Following these allegations, Weinstein faced dismissal from his company, suspension from BAFTA, expulsion from the Academy, resignation from the DGA, and denouncements from political figures. Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, New York, and London initiated investigations into the sexual assault allegations during October 2017.
October 2017: Weinstein's board membership with the Robin Hood Foundation 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. Following the accusations of sexual harassment, his affiliation with the foundation ended.
November 2017: Weinstein hired Black Cube to stop abuse allegation publication
In November 2017, Ronan Farrow reported in The New Yorker that Harvey Weinstein hired Black Cube, a private intelligence firm, to suppress the publication of sexual abuse allegations. Black Cube investigators reportedly tracked and met with journalists and actresses, including Rose McGowan, using false identities. They also allegedly compiled psychological profiles of dozens of individuals, focusing on personal and sexual histories.
2017: End of TWC Co-chairmanship
In 2017, Harvey Weinstein's tenure as co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC) ended.
May 2018: Arrest and rape charge in New York
In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape in New York.
May 25, 2018: Weinstein charged with sex crimes 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 involving two women. Weinstein was arrested the same day, surrendering to the NYPD, and was released on US$1 million bail. His passport was surrendered, and he was required to wear an ankle monitor, restricting his travel to New York and Connecticut.
July 16, 2018: Shutdown of The Weinstein Company
On July 16, 2018, The Weinstein Company was shut down, and its website went offline.
2019: Release of documentary Untouchable
In 2019, the documentary "Untouchable" was released, featuring interviews with several of Harvey Weinstein's accusers.
January 6, 2020: Weinstein charged in Los Angeles and trial date set
On January 6, 2020, a trial date was set for Harvey Weinstein's New York case. On the same date, Weinstein was charged in Los Angeles with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013.
February 2020: Conviction on felony counts
In February 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two of five felony counts in New York and was sentenced to 23 years in prison, beginning his sentence at Wende Correctional Facility.
February 24, 2020: Weinstein convicted of sexual assault and rape
On February 24, 2020, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of criminal sexual assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree, but found not guilty of predatory sexual assault. He was remanded to jail at Rikers Island pending his sentencing hearing.
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: 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: Weinstein 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, which allegedly occurred 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: Trial commenced in Los Angeles
In October 2022, Harvey Weinstein's trial in Los Angeles commenced. He was charged with 11 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 trial
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 convictions in Los Angeles. The sentence in California prisons must be served consecutively to his time served in New York. Weinstein is appealing the Los Angeles conviction.
April 11, 2023: Weinstein extradited back to New York
On April 11, 2023, Harvey Weinstein was extradited from California and returned 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 to New York, returning to Mohawk Correctional Facility.
April 2024: New York convictions overturned, Weinstein moved back to Rikers Island
In April 2024, Harvey Weinstein's New York convictions were overturned, and plans were made to retry him in New York City. Weinstein was transferred back to Riker's 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. Weinstein remained in prison because of the California conviction.
July 9, 2024: Investigation underway for new sexual assault claims
On July 9, 2024, New York prosecutors announced an investigation for additional claims against Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault, including claims that fall 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: Retrial ruled 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: 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: New York grand jury indicts Weinstein 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. The specific charges were unknown at the time, as the indictment was sealed.
September 2024: Transfer to Rikers Island
After the 2024 New York Court of Appeals decision, in September 2024, 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 2024: Possible start date of retrial
In September 2024, previous plans for a retrial to begin in September 2024 were still considered an option, but the start date of the retrial was dependent on pretrial discoveries.
September 18, 2024: Weinstein arraigned in New York 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. The prosecution filed a motion to consolidate the new charges into Weinstein's retrial.
October 2024: Weinstein diagnosed with 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 trial was further postponed; the judge set a pretrial hearing for January 29, 2025.
November 12, 2024: Original tentative start date for the retrial
On November 12, 2024, the retrial start date was tentatively scheduled for Harvey Weinstein's New York sex abuse charges.
December 2, 2024: Weinstein hospitalized in Manhattan
On December 2, 2024, Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized in Manhattan due to blood test results that were described as "alarming".
January 29, 2025: Retrial Date Set for April 15, 2025
On January 29, 2025, State Judge Curtis Farber announced that Harvey Weinstein will face retrial in New York on rape charges on April 15, 2025. The retrial will include a new allegation involving a woman who was not in the original case. The woman alleges he forced oral sex on her at a Manhattan hotel in 2006.
April 15, 2025: Retrial start date in New York
On April 15, 2025, Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape charges is set to begin in New York.
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