Overview

• 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.