Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC Over Alleged Prison Neglect and Poor Conditions

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Source: The Guardian
Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC Over Alleged Prison Neglect and Poor Conditions
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Harvey Weinstein's lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City, alleging that he is receiving inadequate medical care and is being held in unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail. The claim highlights issues such as untreated medical conditions, lack of clean clothing, and poor hygiene, seeking $5 million in damages. Weinstein, who has chronic health issues, has been in custody since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned, with a retrial set for 2025.

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