Major Controversies Surrounding Sylvester Stallone: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Sylvester Stallone.

Sylvester Stallone is an American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over fifty years. He's received a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award, along with multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Notably, he's one of two actors to star in a box-office number one film across six consecutive decades. His films have grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, establishing him as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Alleged Sexual Assault Incident in Las Vegas

In 1986, Sylvester Stallone was alleged to have been involved in a sexual assault incident with a 16-year-old girl while shooting a film in Las Vegas.

1987: Consensual Relationship Claim

In 1987, Stallone's attorneys stated that while the actor had a consensual relationship with the accuser, they had two witnesses who refuted the claims.

1987: Settlement with Toni-Ann Filiti

In 1987, Sylvester Stallone paid a settlement to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in response to threats of a lawsuit alleging abuse.

February 26, 2000: Alleged Rape Incident

On February 26, 2000, an exotic dancer named Margie Carr accused Sylvester Stallone of rape, alleging the incident occurred at a Santa Monica fitness center.

February 2001: Lawsuit Filed by Margie Carr

In February 2001, Margie Carr filed a lawsuit against Sylvester Stallone, accusing him of rape. Stallone's lawyer denied the claim, asserting she had sold the story to Globe the month before the lawsuit.

2007: Australian Customs Incident

In 2007, customs officials in Australia discovered 48 vials of the synthetic human growth hormone Jintropin in Sylvester Stallone's luggage, leading to a court hearing where he pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled substance.

2013: Settlement with Toni-Ann Filiti Reported

In 2013, it was reported that Sylvester Stallone paid a $2 million settlement to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in 1987, along with monthly payments and a trust for psychiatric and medical expenses, after she threatened to file a lawsuit accusing him of abuse. Representatives for Stallone and Filiti's mother denied the allegations, accusing Filiti of blackmail and drug addiction.

2016: Accusation of Sexual Assault in Las Vegas

In 2016, a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated that Sylvester Stallone was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 1986 while filming a movie in Las Vegas. A representative for Stallone denied the allegation, and ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen defended him.

November 2017: Sexual Assault Allegation

In November 2017, a woman accused Stallone of sexually assaulting her at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s. Stallone denied the claim, and his attorney stated the accuser filed a report after an entertainment website declined to publish the story.

June 2018: Investigation into Alleged Assault

In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed an investigation into the alleged sexual assault, stating that the Santa Monica Police Department presented a sex crimes case against Stallone to a special prosecution task force for review.

October 2018: Decision Not to Charge Stallone

In October 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office decided not to charge Stallone for the alleged assault, citing a lack of corroborating witnesses. Stallone subsequently filed a police report against the accuser for lying on an official document.