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Harvey Weinstein

Legal Issues and Controversies

Weinstein faced several legal disputes over the years. Singer Sam Moore filed a lawsuit alleging that the film Soul Men, co-produced by The Weinstein Company, was based on the career of Sam & Dave without permission. Additionally, filmmaker Michael Moore sued Harvey and Bob Weinstein, claiming he was owed profits from the 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11. That case was eventually settled privately.

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By the mid-2010s, Weinstein's reputation began to unravel due to reports and allegations of sexual misconduct. These revelations led to his expulsion from numerous professional organizations, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and played a central role in sparking the global #MeToo movement. In 2020, he was convicted of rape and sexual abuse and sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Net Worth and Legacy

At the height of his career, Harvey Weinstein had an estimated net worth of approximately $200 million, earning a salary in the millions while leading The Weinstein Company. Despite his former industry accolades, his legacy has been overshadowed by his criminal convictions and the broader reckoning within the entertainment industry regarding harassment and abuse of power.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 19 Mar, 1952
Age: 68 yrs
Occupations: Film producer
Executive producer
Actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Queens
Education: University at Buffalo
John Bowne High School
Gender: Male
Description: American film producer and convicted sex offender
Spouse: Georgina Chapman[2007-2017]
Net Worth 2021: 25 million
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Last Modified: Jun 12 2025
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