Harvey Weinstein to Remain in New York Custody as Retrial Looms
Weinstein's legal team and prosecutors agree to keep him in New York, citing health concerns and trial preparations.
- Harvey Weinstein will stay in New York jail pending a retrial for his overturned 2020 rape conviction, set for September.
- New York and California courts are entangled over his extradition, with California lacking the necessary warrant.
- Weinstein's health issues are a significant factor in the decision to keep him in New York; he recently required hospital care.
- Legal complexities arise from the overturned New York conviction and pending California sentence.
- Next court dates are scheduled for May 29 in New York and August 7 in California.