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Harvey Weinstein to Remain in New York Custody as Retrial Looms

Weinstein's legal team and prosecutors agree to keep him in New York, citing health concerns and trial preparations.

  • Harvey Weinstein will stay in New York jail pending a retrial for his overturned 2020 rape conviction, set for September.
  • New York and California courts are entangled over his extradition, with California lacking the necessary warrant.
  • Weinstein's health issues are a significant factor in the decision to keep him in New York; he recently required hospital care.
  • Legal complexities arise from the overturned New York conviction and pending California sentence.
  • Next court dates are scheduled for May 29 in New York and August 7 in California.
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