Harvey Weinstein Files Emergency Petition for Transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital During Sexual Assault Retrial

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 06:21 PM

Harvey Weinstein's legal team has filed an emergency petition to transfer him from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital during his ongoing sexual assault retrial in New York. The request cites Weinstein's deteriorating health, exacerbated by what his lawyers describe as 'deplorable conditions' at Rikers Island. Weinstein, who is suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia and other serious medical conditions, has been subjected to mistreatment, including incorrect medication administration and exposure to freezing temperatures without clean clothing, according to his attorney Imran Ansari. These conditions, his lawyers argue, have led to serious health complications, including a 20-pound weight gain and a misdiagnosed tongue infection, potentially life-threatening. The petition comes as jury selection for Weinstein's retrial continues, following the overturning of his 2020 conviction by New York's Court of Appeals. Weinstein faces charges of rape and criminal sexual acts from incidents in 2006 and 2013, as well as a new charge related to an assault in 2006. Additionally, Weinstein's lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City, seeking $5 million in damages due to the alleged mistreatment. The troubled Rikers Island jail complex has faced scrutiny, with a federal judge last year clearing the way for a possible federal takeover.

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