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.

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 pushed for an earlier start for his sexual assault retrial, citing his recent health issues and "hellhole" prison conditions.

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.

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, who has been hospitalized for various health issues over the years, told a judge he doesn't "know how much longer I can hold on."

Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial date has been set for April 15, but the disgraced movie mogul pleaded for an earlier start due to his recent cancer diagnosis and poor health conditions. Weinstein addressed Judge Curtis J.

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."

The disgraced movie mogul asked for his trial to be accelerated, calling Rikers Island a “hellhole.” He faces three sex-crime charges.

Harvey Weinstein is due back in court Wednesday as a judge is set to decide when the disgraced movie mogul's #MeToo retrial will start and whether it will include an allegation involving a woman who wasn't in the original case.