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 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 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 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 by a week, because “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” while the fallen mogul remains imprisoned in New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail.
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 for New Rape Retrial Date: ‘I’m Gasping for Air’
However, the judge did not react to his pleas, saying jury selection for an April 15 trial is “beyond set in stone.”
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.
Judge sets date for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
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 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 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 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 says 'I'm dying' as he pleads for rape trial to be brought forward
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