Harvey Weinstein Petitions Court for Prison Transfer Over Medical Issues

Harvey Weinstein is pleading with the judge to move him out of Rikers Island and into a medical center for his retrial in New York. Weinstein’s legal team has urgently requested the court to transfer him from Rikers to Bellevue Hospital, citing poor management of his failing health. Weinstein claims the medical staff at Rikers has not provided proper care, resulting in his health deteriorating and necessitating frequent hospitalization at Bellevue. He has a long list of health issues and fears the mistreatment could be life-threatening. His lawyer warns that Weinstein’s health needs to be stabilized to prevent further harm. Despite trusting Bellevue for proper care, they are still seeking damages for the ordeal. The Department of Corrections assures that safety and health are top priorities for everyone in jail.