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(NEW YORK) A New York judge on Tuesday ordered that Harvey Weinstein be transferred to Los Angeles, where he faces criminal sex charges. I will respectfully deny your petition, Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case told Weinstein s defense attorney, Norman Effman, who had asked that Weinstein remain at Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, from which he appeared virtually in a maroon shirt with the sleeves pulled to his elbows. I can hear you, yes, your honor, Weinstein said at the outset of the extradition proceeding. He made no other statements.
Prosecutors said Los Angeles County indicated there would be likely be no movement until mid-July.
Disgraced Film Producer Harvey Weinstein To Be Extradited From NY To LA To Face Sex Assault Charges
06/15/21 AT 7:19 PM
Disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, can be extradited to California to stand trial on additional sexual assault charges, a New York judge ruled Tuesday.
Judge Kenneth Case said there was no reason to delay the 69-year-old s transfer. Weinstein s legal team had claimed that Los Angeles prosecutors did not properly fill out paperwork, an argument that Case rejected.
Weinstein s legal team said they will appeal. Weinstein s lawyer had requested to keep him at maximum security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo to receive proper medical care.