The lawyers for Harvey Weinstein have asked the court to move him from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital, while he undergoes a new trial in New York City.
Imran H. Ansari, who represents Harvey Weinstein, stated that despite his battle with cancer and other severe health problems, he’s frequently mistreated in prison, receiving improper medication or none at all, gaining abnormal weight, and being exposed to cold temperatures without clean clothes. I’ve repeatedly brought these concerns to the attention of lawyers representing the relevant city agencies, but no action has been taken to improve his situation.
Due to the mistreatment he’s endured, his health has deteriorated significantly. His precarious state of health now adds stress as he prepares for trial, potentially leading to severe health issues, including death. I’ve asked that he be temporarily placed at Bellevue Hospital while the trial is ongoing, but have not received a response from the city attorneys. Consequently, we’ve submitted an emergency petition in court, seeking a judge’s order to transfer him to Bellevue Hospital during the criminal trial duration.
2024 saw Weinstein receiving a diagnosis of bone marrow cancer, following which he was incarcerated on Rikers Island. Apart from managing his bone marrow cancer, he has also been dealing with leukemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and sleep apnea at Bellevue Hospital. In September, an emergency heart operation was performed on him.
The process of selecting a jury for Weinstein’s New York retrial started on Tuesday and continued today. As the court proceedings wrapped up on Tuesday, around 30 potential jurors were still being considered.
In a statement, Ansari mentioned that Mr. Weinstein has additionally lodged a complaint against the City of New York and its associated departments. He’s enduring abhorrent conditions on Rikers Island and is determined to vigorously fight his lawsuit. His ordeal includes suffering greatly from appalling living conditions, and the system has fallen short in delivering him essential medical care and even fundamental human treatment.
In April 2024, the New York Court of Appeals reversed Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, determining that the initial trial had issues because it included testimonies from three extra accusers who were not involved in the charges. The court deemed these testimonies as biased and unrelated to the case at hand. As a result, the verdict was overturned, and a new trial was scheduled.
In September, another sexual misconduct accusation was made against Weinstein, stemming from an alleged assault of a woman in a Manhattan hotel between April 29th and May 6th, 2006. He has pleaded not guilty to this charge.
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2025-04-16 18:16