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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.'
‘Too bad, so sad’: Harvey Weinstein says he will die at Rikers if his trial isn’t moved
Harvey Weinstein is currently serving time at Rikers after being convicted of sexual assault in a case in Los Angeles. Since, many of his other cases have been dismissed or not tried yet, Weinstein has been threatening to perish in jail before his April trial.
Harvey Weinstein calls Rikers Island 'hell hole.' What to know about NYC jail
Harvey Weinstein urged a New York judge on Wednesday to move up his April sexual assault retrial amid continued health issues and "medieval" conditions at New York City's Rikers Island. The embattled Hollywood mogul,
Harvey Weinstein doesn't think he can survive in Rikers "hellhole" until April
I’m asking and begging your honor to move your trial,” Weinstein said from his wheelchair in an address to the judge. “I can’t hold on anymore. I’m holding on because I want justice for myself.” Weinstein has been held in New York’s Rikers Island prison while he awaits his trial,
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 judge to move up his retrial date because he doesn't know how long he can ...
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Harvey Weinstein Predicts Imminent Death in Prison Without Court Intervention
Harvey Weinstein, a once-famous Hollywood producer, is in big trouble. He’s been in jail for a while and thinks he might die ...