Harvey Weinstein begs judge to move April sex crimes trial date sooner over detention conditions
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein begged a judge on Wednesday to move up his April 15th trial date on sex crimes charges, invoking conditions at the infamous Rikers Island facility where he’s currently being held.
Harvey Weinstein Begs Judge to Move Trial Date Up, Calls Jail 'Hellhole': 'Can't Hold On Much Longer'
The former Hollywood studio head will be retried for his 2020 sexual assault conviction after an appeals court overturned it in 2024. Weinstein also faces additional sex crimes charges.
Harvey Weinstein Pushes for Earlier Trial: “I Need to Get Out of This Hell Hole”
Weinstein was arraigned in September on the count of a criminal sexual act in the first degree, which stemmed from a recent indictment returned by a grand jury. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, which carries a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.
Harvey Weinstein seeks early retrial over ‘hellhole’ prison conditions and his ailing health
The disgraced movie mogul, who is in poor health and underwent emergency heart surgery last year, said he was unsure "how much longer I can hold on."
Harvey Weinstein begs to get out of Rikers Island 'hell hole' in court
Harvey Weinstein begged to go on trial earlier than planned, saying he isn't sure he will survive long enough in the "hell hole" of New York's Rikers Island jail complex.
Harvey Weinstein Insists He’ll Die At Rikers If NYC Rape Trial Isn’t Moved Up
A gaunt-looking Harvey Weinstein pleaded with the judge in his criminal retrial to move the start date forward because he believes he will die at Rikers Island.
Harvey Weinstein ‘Begging’ to Move Up Trial Date: ‘I Want to Be Out of This Hellhole’ and ‘I Can’t Hold On’
Harvey Weinstein's trial date has been set, but he pleaded for it to be moved up earlier so he could be 'out of this hellhole.'
Harvey Weinstein due in court for hearing on retrial start date
Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to return to court today, where the judge is set to decide when his retrial will start.
Harvey Weinstein 'begging' for earlier retrial, 'holding on' amid health issues: Reports
Harvey Weinstein, who has been hospitalized for various health issues over the years, told a judge he doesn't "know how much longer I can hold on."
Harvey Weinstein Due in Court as Judge Weighs Scope of His #MeToo Retrial and When It Will Start
Harvey Weinstein is due back in court Wednesday as a judge is set to decide when the disgraced movie mogul's #MeToo retrial will start and whether it will include an allegation involving a woman who wasn't in the original case.
Harvey Weinstein begs for rape trial to be moved up, 'can't hold on anymore' amid cancer battle
Harvey Weinstein appeared disheveled during a court hearing Wednesday. The former film producer requested an earlier trial due to his health conditions, calling Rikers Island a "hellhole."
Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape charges in New York is set for April 15
Weinstein pushed at a court hearing for an earlier trial date, citing his health. "I can’t hold on anymore," he said.
Harvey Weinstein Pushes for Quick Retrial: ‘I Need to Get Out of This Hellhole’
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Harvey Weinstein Tells Judge He May Die If He's Forced to Stay in Jail
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein told a judge he "won't be there" for his upcoming retrial if he remains at Rikers Island.
NYC mainstay Bryant Park Grill loses bid to renew lease — for fancier restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten
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