The humbling of a Hollywood titan
Officers escort a handcuffed Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced film producer, into Manhattan Criminal Court in New York to face charges of rape and sexual assault
Oct 5 2017 The New York
Times publishes a story detailing decades of allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein. Actresses Rose Mcgowan and Ashley Judd,
right, are among the women who come forward. Oct 8
Weinstein is sacked from the board of The Weinstein Company. Oct 10
Thirteen more women accuse Weinstein in The
New Yorker, with three accusations of rape. His wife Georgina Chapman announces she is leaving him. Oct 14
Weinstein is expelled by the Academy, which awards the Oscars. The Metropolitan Police says he is accused of assaulting three women in London. Nov 7 2017
The New Yorker claims Weinstein used private investigators
to cover up sexual abuse claims. Nov 28
The first UK civil claim against Harvey Weinstein is issued in the High Court. March 20 2018 The Weinstein
Company files for bankruptcy; more than 70 women, including Uma Thurman and Salma Hayek, have now accused Weinstein. May 10
Weinstein’s wife gives her first interview saying she was “never” suspicious about his behaviour. May 25
Weinstein charged with rape in the first degree and third degree, and a criminal sexual act in first degree.