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Harvey Weinstein Says He Was Punched at Rikers and Denies Assault

Harvey Weinstein gives his first jailhouse interview to Maer Roshan of The Hollywood Reporter, saying he was punched in the face at Rikers Island and that safety concerns keep him locked in his cell for 23 hours a day while he awaits a retrial.Harvey Weinstein notes he remains convicted in California but says his New York conviction was overturned on appeal, that he has spent millions on his defense, and that he acknowledges being pushy and apologizes generally for misconduct.Harvey Weinstein describes poor health and wheelchair use, estrangement from two children, daily reading of books ordered on Amazon and limited newspapers like the Daily News, and he says prosecutors and accusers including Jessica Mann and Mimi Haley will challenge his denials in court.
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