In a recent court proceeding, the once-prominent movie mogul Harvey Weinstein made a succinct appearance concerning California's demand for his extradition. Despite this, the prosecution has confirmed that Weinstein will stay in New York custody pending a retrial on charges of rape and sexual assault in Manhattan. Following the conclusion of his case in New York, Weinstein is set to be transferred back to California to commence his 16-year sentence for an earlier rape conviction, as announced by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
During Monday's arraignment, it was declared that Weinstein would remain in New York State until the resolution of his ongoing case in Manhattan. This decision came under a governor’s warrant issued by Governor Kathy Hochul. "Weinstein's primary sentence will now be the one he serves first in California," Katz elucidated.
Last year, while already serving a 23-year sentence in New York for similar charges, Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles. Throughout these proceedings, Weinstein has maintained his innocence regarding all allegations of rape and sexual assault. Additionally, last April saw his 2020 Manhattan conviction overturned by New York's highest court due to what it determined as unfair testimony based on charges unrelated to the case at hand.
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A provisional date for the retrial in Manhattan has been set for November,” reported AP News. During this week’s quick court session lasting under five minutes, 72-year-old Weinstein confirmed through his legal team that he would continue to be held at Rikers Island jail complex nearby. Last month saw Weinstein hospitalized for various health concerns including COVID-19 and bilateral lung pneumonia.
The extradition matter is being managed by a Queens court instead of one in Manhattan owing to its closer vicinity to Rikers Island where Weinstein is detained. Although there have been hints from Manhattan prosecutors about impending new sexual assault charges against Weinstein last month, specific details or dates for these charges have yet to be disclosed publicly.
During Monday's arraignment, it was declared that Weinstein would remain in New York State until the resolution of his ongoing case in Manhattan. This decision came under a governor’s warrant issued by Governor Kathy Hochul. "Weinstein's primary sentence will now be the one he serves first in California," Katz elucidated.
Last year, while already serving a 23-year sentence in New York for similar charges, Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles. Throughout these proceedings, Weinstein has maintained his innocence regarding all allegations of rape and sexual assault. Additionally, last April saw his 2020 Manhattan conviction overturned by New York's highest court due to what it determined as unfair testimony based on charges unrelated to the case at hand.
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A provisional date for the retrial in Manhattan has been set for November,” reported AP News. During this week’s quick court session lasting under five minutes, 72-year-old Weinstein confirmed through his legal team that he would continue to be held at Rikers Island jail complex nearby. Last month saw Weinstein hospitalized for various health concerns including COVID-19 and bilateral lung pneumonia.
The extradition matter is being managed by a Queens court instead of one in Manhattan owing to its closer vicinity to Rikers Island where Weinstein is detained. Although there have been hints from Manhattan prosecutors about impending new sexual assault charges against Weinstein last month, specific details or dates for these charges have yet to be disclosed publicly.
