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Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers
The disgraced producer has complained volubly about his treatment in jail on Rikers Island. Advocates for detainees say any ...
Harvey Weinstein transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for retrial on sex charges
Disgraced former Hollywood legend Harvey Weinstein will remain in Bellevue Hospital this week as his retrial gets underway ...
New York City Council sues Mayor Adams over ICE at Rikers prison
The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams over his decision to allow federal immigration agents ...
Harvey Weinstein’s attorney condemns Rikers Island as ‘deficient and dangerous’ prison after the disgraced producer was granted hospital stay
A judge approved Harvey Weinstein’s request to transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for essential medical care ...
Ex-FDNY firefighter charged in fatal Queens crash sent to Rikers after ‘pseudo’ OnlyFans found
During his arraignment, prosecutors revealed Michael Pena had previously racked up 25 tickets for speeding in school zones.