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Harvey Weinstein Scandal: A Timeline of a Hollywood Mogul’s Downfall (Photos)

Harvey Weinstein was once the king of the indie film world. But the Oscar-winning producer’s career and reputation have imploded since fall 2017, when scores of women stepped forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct. Three years later, Weinstein is now a convicted rapist serving out a 23-year prison sentence in New York as he awaits another criminal trial in Los Angeles. Here’s a breakdown of what has happened since 2017.

OCT. 5, 2017

The New York Times publishes a story revealing that Harvey Weinstein had paid financial settlements to at least eight women who have accused him of sexual harassment or assault. Actress Ashley Judd is the only accuser to go on the record, accusing the mogul of assaulting her in his hotel room. In a statement, Weinstein apologizes, vows to take a self-imposed leave of absence from his company, and bizarrely declares war on the NRA.

OCT. 6, 2017

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, as well as other Congressional Democrats, donate campaign contributions they received from Weinstein to charity.

OCT. 8, 2017

Weinstein is fired as CEO from The Weinstein Company.

OCT. 10, 2017

The New Yorker publishes its own piece, written by Ronan Farrow, in which three women, including Italian actress Asia Argento, accuse Weinstein of rape. Through a spokesperson, Weinstein denies any account of nonconsensual sex.

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