Harvey Weinstein Requests Earlier Trial Date Citing Severe Health Issues and Harsh Detention Conditions
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Harvey Weinstein has requested to move his upcoming sex crimes trial date to an earlier time, citing severe health issues and the harsh conditions of his detention. Weinstein, who is currently held at Rikers Island Correctional Facility, has described his situation as "medieval" and "unhygienic," particularly focusing on the condition of his toilet, which he claims is virtually unusable. He has expressed that his health is deteriorating significantly and that he is struggling to hold on under these conditions.
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Weinstein's legal team has argued that moving the trial date sooner could alleviate some of the suffering he is enduring in detention. They have emphasized the urgency of the situation, with Weinstein himself pleading, "I can’t hold on anymore" and "I'm gasping for air." His attorney, Arthur Aidala, has been vocal about the need to expedite the trial, stating that every week counts and that Weinstein's health is a critical factor in this request.Despite these pleas, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Curtis J. Farber has so far denied the request to move the trial date from April 15 to an earlier date, such as April 7. Farber has stated that as of now, April 15 is the date that works, although he has indicated that he will consider moving the trial up if the lawyers report that they can do it sooner.