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During his five years behind bars, Weinstein has suffered from heart problems and was diagnosed with leukemia.
Every day Im on Rikers Island, its a mystery to me how Im still walking, he said.
Im gasping for air.
I know Im headed toward Bellevue [Hospital] any day now, and I cant wait this long.
Weinstein said that he is holding on because he wants justice for himself.
I speak for all of them when I tell you this is a medieval situation.
Farber thanked Weinstein for expressing your concerns and said I appreciate them and Im empathetic.
But, the jurist said, he already had another trial scheduled between now and mid-April.
Farber said that jury selection was starting today.
So thats already set in stone?
Weinstein asked about jury selection.
Beyond set in stone, Farber said.
Farber announced the date during a brief proceeding this morning.
He carried two books.
One of Weinsteins hands was cuffed to his wheelchair.
The route to Weinsteins trial is circuitous.
Weinstein was not charged over their allegations.
Manhattan prosecutors vowed to retry the case and revealed that they were probing other allegations of misconduct.
On September 5, 2024, Weinstein wasindictedon one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree.
This count relates to an alleged incident around late April 2006.
This new indictment and the old charges were combined into one case.
Weinstein has pleadednot guiltyto all counts.
Prosecutors said the third woman filed a civil suit against Weinstein several weeks before his 2020 trial.
Before prosecutors finished their investigation of his claims, Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
