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Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
The latest news on Harvey Weinstein, American former film producer and convicted sex offender, including updates on current allegations.
Born
19 Mar 1952
Industry
Entertainment, Film, Crime
Job Title
Filmmaker
Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein preyed on aspiring US actress, court told in rape retrial

The Hollywood mogul took advantage of Jessica Mann by enticing her with a film role she had no chance of getting, prosecutors say.

Sexual harassment and assault

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York

United States

Harvey Weinstein calls prison ‘hell’ in interview behind bars

United States

Ex-US Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

The Epstein files show Summers had extensive exchanges with the late sex offender.

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Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers speaks during the World Economic Summit in Washington in April 2024. Photo: AFP
Crime

Son of slain director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents’ murder

Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shock waves through Hollywood.

Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation by her sister

Ewa Sokola said Kaja’s false claims of collusion with Weinstein’s defence team are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Why we remain ‘magnetically attracted’ to Gwyneth Paltrow – by her biographer

Amy Odell tells Style why she thinks the Goop founder may be remembered more for her impact in the wellness industry than for her films.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt at a premiere in New York in 1997. Photo: WireImage
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned

Jury deadlock on rape charge leads to mistrial, while Weinstein’s sex abuse conviction faces appeal.

Sexual harassment and assault

Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial

The film mogul was acquitted of another charge, while jurors in New York remained unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.

Fame and celebrity

6 celebrities currently doing time behind bars

From R&B legends and a Real Housewife to a former sitcom star – these famous folks sensationally went from riches to rags overnight … and are still paying for their crimes.

Danny Masterson, Elizabeth Holmes and R. Kelly are all serving time in prison. Photos: AP, AFP, TNS
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from ex-model

The film mogul’s 2020 conviction, a watershed moment for the movement against sexual misconduct, was thrown out by a court last year.

Disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein adjusts his tie as he appears in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Celebrity children

Who are Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman’s 2 children, Dash and India?

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has commented from prison after his ex-wife’s new boyfriend Adrien Brody referenced his children at the Oscars on Sunday night.

TV shows and streaming video

Who is disgraced former CBS boss Les Moonves, who greenlit shows Friends and ER?

Moonves joined CBS in 1995 and was with the network for more than two decades; in 2017 the first sexual assault claims were filed against him, leading to his departure.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Luigi Mangione’s high-flying prison consultant Craig Rothfeld

Luigi Mangione – who has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson – is retaining Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant Craig Rothfeld.

Prison advisor Craig Rothfeld has channelled his own experience with prison to help other high-profile inmates, including murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Photos: Craig Rothfeld/LinkedIn, TNS
Fame and celebrity

Meet Leslie Sloane, renowned publicist to the stars, including Blake Lively

Sloane, whose clients have also included Zoe Saldaña and Shannen Doherty, finds herself at the centre of the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni … but why does she have ties to Harvey Weinstein?

It Ends with Us director Justin Baldoni’s lawyer claims Blake Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane (centre), carried out a smear campaign against his client. Photos: Invision/AP; Getty Images; TNS
Fame and celebrity

Meet Tom Cruise’s controversial agent and rumoured love interest Maha Dakhil

Fans can’t get enough of Tom Cruise’s rumoured romance with Hollywood talent agent Maha Dakhil – but who is she, and what did she write about Israel-Palestine that saw her resign from the CAA?

Law

Luigi Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, is married to Diddy’s lawyer

Marc Agnifilo, who is representing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, used to work for Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Ben Brafman, while his wife worked for Michael Bloomberg.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after ‘alarming blood test’, lawyer says

Disgraced film producer has a litany of medical afflictions, which include chronic myeloid leukaemia and diabetes.

Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan Criminal Court in July. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Georgina Chapman, Adrien Brody’s girlfriend and Harvey Weinstein’s ex

Fashion designer Georgina Chapman has found love again with actor Adrien Brody after a painful divorce from convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein – but is best known for her beautiful clothes.

Celebrity children

Who are Harvey Weinstein’s 5 children – and do they stay in touch with him?

American former film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone cancer – but what do we know about his 5 children?

United States

Harvey Weinstein hit with new sex crime charge, pleads not guilty

New sex crime charge stems from an alleged assault in a Manhattan hotel in 2006.

Harvey Weinstein in court in New York. Photo: Reuters
United States

Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial

The indictment will remain under seal until Weinstein is arraigned on the new charges, tentatively scheduled for September 18.

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The indictment will remain under seal until Harvey Weinstein is arraigned on the new charges, tentatively scheduled for September 18. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Jailed Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery

The 72-year-old former Hollywood producer has a litany of health afflictions, including coronary artery disease.

Crime

Britain stops criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

The Crown Prosecution Service decided to discontinue proceedings because there was ‘no longer a realistic prospect of conviction’.

Sexual harassment and assault

Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults: prosecutor

Disgraced movie mogul appears in a New York court as prosecutors pursue new sex crimes charges.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Tuesday. Photo: Pool photo via AP
Icons and Influencers

Who is David Pecker – and why is he important in Donald Trump’s trial?

The ex-publisher of the Enquirer testified to his 2016 involvement in paying off Playboy model Karen McDougal, while the tabloid also ‘caught and killed’ stories to protect Weinstein and Schwarzenegger

AMI’s David Pecker (second from right) hosts Playboy’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2010, in New York City. Photo: Getty Images for American Media Inc.
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein hospitalised after rape conviction overturned: ‘needs a lot of help’

The former film mogul’s lawyer says his client is a ‘train wreck health wise’ and is undergoing a battery of tests.

United States

‘We know what happened’: Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein rape conviction

Hollywood stars, including multiple actresses who have accused Harvey Weinstein of assault, reacted with shock and outrage after the former movie producer’s New York sex crimes conviction was overturned.

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