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.
Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date
Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” with cancer, heart issues and harsh conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex.
Harvey Weinstein Begs Judge To Move Up Trial Date, Says He ‘Can’t Hold On Anymore’
I need to get out of this hellhole as quickly as possible,” the ex-movie mogul, who is being held in New York’s Rikers Island, said at a recent hearing.
Harvey Weinstein begs judge to move up retrial, calls Rikers Island a "Hellhole" amid poor health
Harvey Weinstein pleaded with a Manhattan judge on Wednesday to move up his retrial date, citing his deteriorating health and harsh conditions at Rikers Island. The former Hollywood mogul appeared frail as he arrived in court in a wheelchair, wearing a black suit and clutching a book.
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 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 begs for quick retrial to get out of 'hellhole'
Harvey Weinstein is seeking an earlier start to his sexual assault retrial, telling the judge, "I need to get out of this hellhole as quickly as possible."
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 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 for earlier retrial for sex crimes
Harvey Weinstein has begged a court in New York to bring forward his retrial for sex crimes, citing his deteriorating health and conditions at the Rikers Island prison, which he called a "hell hole".
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.
New Harvey Weinstein Sex Crimes Trial Is Set for April 15
The disgraced movie mogul asked for his trial to be accelerated, calling Rikers Island a “hellhole.” He faces three sex-crime ...
Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs for expedited trial so he can get off Rikers alive
Calling Rikers a “stain on this city,” Weinstein, 72, said he was advocating on behalf of all detainees at the jail.
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 upcoming criminal retrial to move the start date forward, even ...
Sex Assault Accuser Jessica Mann Has a Blunt, Emotional Response to Harvey Weinstein Calling Jail a 'Hellhole'
On Jan. 29, the ailing Hollywood producer asked a Manhattan judge to move up his retrial date because he doesn't know how ...