Leonardo DiCaprio

DiCaprio testifies at rapper Pras Michel's federal trial about his relationship with Jho Low. He notably recounts Low telling him about a plan to contribute tens of millions of dollars to support Barack Obama's re-election.

Attribution

Protagonist is a witness

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro publicly accuses DiCaprio of funding organisations which allegedly started fires in the Amazon to raise donations. Reuters notes that Bolsonaro provides no evidence for the claim.

The US Department of Justice alleges that approximately $100 million misappropriated from Malaysia's 1MDB fund helped finance 'The Wolf of Wall Street', in which DiCaprio starred and served as a producer. Red Granite, a production company linked to Riza Aziz, reaches a settlement with the US government.

State of the evidence

Settlement

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Andrew Greene, a former Stratton Oakmont executive, sues Paramount, Red Granite, Appian Way and other companies, maintaining that a character in the film was based on him and portrayed him in a defamatory manner. DiCaprio, linked to Appian Way and the film as an actor-producer, is called to testify.

As part of the 1MDB proceedings, DiCaprio begins surrendering to US authorities several gifts received from individuals connected with financing 'The Wolf of Wall Street', including a Picasso, a Basquiat artwork and Marlon Brando's Oscar, given to him by Red Granite.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Court documents and press investigations link purchases made at Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation fundraising events to Jho Low and funds suspected of originating from 1MDB. Environmental organisations demand repayment of the money and denounce a contrast between the foundation's ecological mission and the alleged origins of some funding.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Direct responsibility

As he becomes a major figure in climate activism, DiCaprio is criticised for using private jets and large yachts. Commentators highlight the contrast between his speeches on cutting emissions and travel with a high carbon footprint.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Personally implicated