Rikers Island, Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein is being subjected to medical negligence at Rikers Island, attorney says
In a legal notice, Weinstein’s attorney likened Rikers, a notoriously dangerous jail, to a “gulag” and accused officials of failing to provide adequate medical treatment to the disgraced film producer.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex.
Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment, unhygienic conditions in legal claim
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Harvey Weinstein threatens to sue for medical neglect while in jail, 'feared for his life'
Rikers Island and Bellevue Hospital are accused of neglecting to care for Harvey Weinstein as he battles cancer, diabetes and other health issues.
Harvey Weinstein kept in ’gulag’ conditions at Rikers, with ’blood on prison garb’ – lawyers file claim against NYC
Harvey Weinstein’s legal team filed a claim against New York City, alleging inadequate medical care and unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island. They cite neglect of his chronic conditions and seek $5 million in damages,
Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
The notice of claim accuses the facility of failing to manage the former movie mogul's medical conditions, which include chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes, and negligence ranging from “freezing” conditions to a lack of clean clothes.
Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC, Alleges 'Medical Negligence' at Rikers Island Amid Health Issues
Harvey Weinstein sues NYC for "medical negligence" at Rikers Island, claiming inadequate medical care despite serious health issues. He seeks $5 million in damages for what his lawyer calls "cruel and unusual punishment.
Harvey Weinstein sues NYC Department of Corrections for 'medical negligence'
Harvey Weinstein is suing New York City and its Department of Correction, alleging negligence and failure to provide adequate care. Weinstein is being held at Rikers Island while he awaits a new trial on sexual assault charges.
Harvey Weinstein suing NYC, DOC over "deplorable" Rikers Island conditions
Harvey Weinstein is suing New York City and the Department of Correction over what he calls "deplorable conditions" at Rikers Island.
Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal ...
Harvey Weinstein kept in dirty underwear, blood-spattered clothes in gulag-like jail, allege lawyers
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers claimed he's receiving inadequate medical care at Rikers Island, citing unsanitary conditions and ...
New York City found in contempt for failing to stop violence at city’s most notorious prison
A federal judge found City in contempt for its failure to stem violence at its notorious Rikers Island prison complex, as ...