Weinstein Claims Poor Care, Files Suit Against NYC

Harvey Weinstein has filed a legal claim against New York City, alleging inadequate medical treatment and unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail. The claim accuses the facility of failing to manage his chronic health conditions, including leukemia and diabetes, and highlights issues such as freezing temperatures and unwashed clothing. His attorney, Imran H. Ansari, described the conditions as comparable to a 'gulag.' Weinstein, who has been in custody since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned, has been hospitalized multiple times for various health problems and returned to Rikers before full recovery, pending a retrial in 2025. The claim seeks $5 million in damages, with Rikers Island slated for closure in 2027 but facing delays.