Overview

• Harvey Weinstein’s attorneys have petitioned for his transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital, citing gross mismanagement of his medical care and worsening health conditions.
• Weinstein, 73, is undergoing a retrial on sexual assault charges after his 2020 conviction and 23-year sentence were overturned by New York's highest court.
• His legal team claims that conditions at Rikers, including freezing temperatures and inadequate medical treatment, have exacerbated his severe health issues, which include cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
• The petition follows ongoing hospitalizations, including treatment for complications such as pneumonia and fluid buildup around his heart and lungs.
• Weinstein is also pursuing $5 million in damages against New York City and its agencies, alleging physical and psychological harm due to substandard treatment and unsafe conditions.