Harvey Weinstein's Lawyers Allege Inhumane Prison Conditions and Negligent Medical Care

The disgraced producer's legal team claims his treatment at Rikers Island could lead to his death due to severe health issues and inadequate care.

Harvey Weinstein's attorneys have filed a $5 million lawsuit against New York City, citing negligent medical care and 'gulag-like' conditions at Rikers Island.
Weinstein, 72, is battling chronic myeloid leukemia and other severe health conditions, with his legal team alleging he has been denied basic cancer treatment in prison.
Lawyers claim Weinstein has been left in unsanitary conditions, including wearing the same blood-stained clothes and underwear for weeks, and being exposed to freezing temperatures.
Weinstein was hospitalized earlier this week after a blood test revealed dangerously low white blood cell levels, heightening his risk of infection.
Rikers Island has faced ongoing scrutiny for its dangerous conditions and mistreatment of inmates, with plans for its closure delayed until 2027.