Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan. He has denied the allegations against him but has been convicted in both Los Angeles and New York. He will serve his pending 16-year sentence in California first before returning to New York for the retrial. The retrial in Manhattan is tentatively scheduled for November. Weinstein, who is 72 years old, appeared in court in Queens with one hand cuffed to his wheelchair. Prosecutors in Manhattan have indicated they may bring new sexual assault charges against him, but have not provided details or a timeline. Weinstein’s lawyer raised questions about the strength of the current case in response to this news. The extradition matter has been taking place in Queens due to its proximity to Rikers Island, where Weinstein is currently being held. He was hospitalized last month for health problems including COVID-19 and pneumonia. Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a warrant for him to remain in New York until his case in New York County is adjudicated.
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Harvey Weinstein to remain in New York jail pending retrial for rape
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