Harvey Weinstein has been transferred to Bellevue Hospital from Rikers Island after a judge approved his request due to serious health issues. His lawyers argued that the harsh conditions of Rikers, including cold temperatures, were exacerbating his chronic leukemia and other health problems. This relocation is temporary and aims to provide him with necessary medical treatment while he awaits a retrial on multiple sexual assault charges after his previous conviction was overturned. Weinstein has consistently expressed dissatisfaction with his treatment at Rikers, raising concerns over the conditions there.
Harvey Weinstein has been relocated from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for medical treatment during his #MeToo retrial, highlighting his deteriorating health condition.
Weinstein's lawyers argued that jail conditions, especially the cold, worsened his chronic health issues, including leukemia and diabetes, necessitating this transfer.
The judge's ruling allows Weinstein to receive healthcare while awaiting a new trial, as he has been repeatedly expressing dissatisfaction with his treatment at Rikers.
Weinstein is undergoing a retrial after his 2020 conviction was overturned, indicating ongoing legal battles stemming from serious allegations of sexual assault.
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