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Weinstein's Health Declines: Pushes for Retrial from Hospital

4/12/2025

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Harvey Weinstein's health is deteriorating at Rikers Island, with severe tongue inflammation and weight gain exacerbating his diabetes and heart issues, according to his representative. Now at Bellevue Hospital, the 72-year-old maintains his innocence and is pushing for a retrial, while the NYC Department of Corrections remains silent on the matter.

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Harvey Weinstein's health is deteriorating at Rikers Island, with severe tongue inflammation and weight gain exacerbating his diabetes and heart issues, according to his representative. Now at Bellevue Hospital, the 72-year-old maintains his innocence and is pushing for a retrial, while the NYC Department of Corrections remains silent on the matter.