The scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein erupted on October 5 2017, with the publication in The New York Times of a first series of accusations from women who claimed to have been harassed or assaulted by the movie mogul.

Since that time, more than 80 women - A-list stars, aspiring actresses, filmmakers, models, massage therapists and more - have accused Weinstein of everything from questionable comments to assault and rape.

But many of the cases date back more than a decade, meaning they are difficult or even impossible to prosecute.

Numerous civil suits have been filed against Weinstein and his production firm The Weinstein Company, which has been accused of facilitating his predatory behaviour.

He was found guilty of sexual assault and rape in a New York court on February 24.

Here the key moments of the scandal that rocked Hollywood and sparked a global movement against sexual harassment.

October 5, 2017

The New York Times publishes a bombshell investigative report featuring numerous on-the-record accusations against Weinstein over a period of nearly three decades. Actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan are the highest-profile accusers.

The Times reveals that Weinstein reached non-disclosure agreements in exchange for money with at least eight women, in order to guarantee their silence.