Harvey Weinstein complains of chest pains as jury deliberates in NYC sex crimes trial

Nypost · May 13, 2026 · 245 words · By Kyle Schnitzer

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Harvey Weinstein complains of chest pains as jury deliberates in NYC sex crimes trial Disgraced ex-Miramax boss Harvey Weinstein complained about chest pains Wednesday — just hours after the jury began deliberating in his third Manhattan sex crimes trial.

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Weinstein’s health concerns were brought up by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber after the jury handed in their first note during day one of deliberations.

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Weinstein is in [Department of Corrections] custody and is having chest pains and he is not feeling well,” the judge explained, before adding that DOC didn’t want to “bring him to the courtroom.” Weinstein’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said that he was alerted…

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Claim 1: “Mr. Weinstein is in [Department of Corrections] custody”

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A department spokesperson explicitly stated that Harvey Weinstein is in the custody of the New York City Department of Correction.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein (; born March 19, 1952) is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender. In 1979, Weinstein and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded the entertainment company Miramax…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In October 2017, The New York Times and The New Yorker reported that dozens of women had accused the American film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse over a period of a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein_sexual_abuse_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Twin Towers Correctional Facility, also referred to in the media as Twin Towers Jail, is a complex in Los Angeles, California. The facility is located at 450 Bauchet Street in Los Angeles and is o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Towers_Correctional_Facil…

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Claim 2: “was diagnosed with colon cancer while locked up on Rikers Island.”

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Multiple independent sources report that Weinstein was diagnosed with colon cancer while at Rikers Island.

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web search NEUTRAL — Entertainment Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein 'dying of cancer' as he begs for emergency release from 'hellhole' prison Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pled the court for his release f…
https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/breaking-harvey-wein…

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein is planning to sue New York City following his cancer diagnosis last month. The basis of the suit, obtained by The New York Post, is that officials' refusal to release him for ...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14069931/Harvey-Wei…

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web search NEUTRAL — The decrepit perv, who regularly appears in court in a wheelchair, was diagnosed with colon cancer while locked up on Rikers Island.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/harvey-weinstein-compl…

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Claim 3: “the jury requested a powerpoint slide and a page from Jessica Mann’s testimony from her grueling cross examination by defense attorney Teny Geragos.”

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Evidence confirms Jessica Mann's testimony and Teny Geragos's cross-examination, but does not confirm the specific request for a PowerPoint slide and a specific page of testimony.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica Mann, who accused Mr. Weinstein of raping her at a hotel in 2013, is testifying against him for the third time. It seems to be taking a toll on her.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/nyregion/weinstein-trial-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica Mann arrives for Harvey Weinstein's trial in criminal court, in New York, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.Through questions, Weinstein attorney Teny Geragos suggested that the note reflected Mann's co…
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/04/30/harvey-weins…

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web search NEUTRAL — Throughout Mann's testimony, Weinstein's defense team objected multiple times. Juda Engelmayer, Weinstein's press representative, told Insider that Mann's testimony and other witnesses brought forth b…
https://www.businessinsider.com/jessica-mann-testimony-weins…

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Claim 4: “Harvey Weinstein complained about chest pains Wednesday — just hours after the jury began deliberating in his third Manhattan sex crimes trial.”

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Only one web search result explicitly mentions the chest pains during jury deliberations. Other results confirm the trial and deliberations but not the specific medical complaint at that moment.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Weinstein Company, LLC (usually credited or abbreviated as TWC) was an American independent film production and distribution company, which was founded in New York City by Bob and Harvey Weinstein…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weinstein_Company

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Claim 5: “Weinstein’s health concerns were brought up by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber after the jury handed in their first note during day one of deliberations.”

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The provided evidence does not mention Judge Curtis Farber or the specific sequence of events regarding the jury's first note and health concerns.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2024. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order as set out in WP:NAMESORT. A typical entry reports information in …
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Claim 6: “Weinstein’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said that he was alerted about Weinstein’s qualm by court staff.”

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While Marc Agnifilo is confirmed as Weinstein's attorney, there is no evidence in the provided text stating he was alerted to health qualms by court staff.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karen Pauline Friedman Agnifilo ( AG-nif-EE-loh; née Friedman; born August 13, 1966) is an American attorney and legal commentator. She is of counsel at Agnifilo Intrater LLP and previously served as …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Friedman_Agnifilo

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web search NEUTRAL — Harvey Weinstein is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

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web search NEUTRAL — “It’s just not true,” attorney Marc Agnifilo said during closing arguments in the retrial over allegations that Weinstein raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann at a New York hotel in 2013.
https://www.aol.com/articles/harvey-weinstein-lawyers-push-a…

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Claim 7: “Weinstein, 74”

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Multiple independent sources (web search results) explicitly state Weinstein is 74 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alfred Joseph Benza (born June 2, 1962) is an American gossip columnist and television host.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Benza

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — She Said is a 2022 American drama film directed by Maria Schrader and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, based on the 2019 book by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. The film stars Carey Mulligan and…
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Claim 8: “The judge cut the jury out early Wednesday and said that the jurors would receive their materials Thursday morning.”

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No evidence provided confirms the judge dismissed the jury early on Wednesday or made the specific statement about Thursday morning materials.

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web search NEUTRAL — About the Immigration Judge. Former Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch appointed Lauren T. Farber to begin hearing cases in April 2017.Judge Farber is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bars…
https://www.ratemyimmigrationjudge.com/listing/hon-lauren-t-…

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web search NEUTRAL — On Thursday, a New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial for sex crimes. This decision was made after the jury foreman chose not to.
https://internewscast.com/crime/judge-declares-mistrial-in-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — discover the intricate process behind jury dismissal and how judges decide. learn about the legal grounds real-life examples and the impact on trials.
https://toxigon.com/jury-dismissal-how-judges-decide

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Claim 9: “Faber said that he had marked Weinstein for “medical attention” after a brief closed doors meeting with attorneys.”

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