In a surprising turn of events, Harvey Weinstein, the convicted sexual offender currently serving time in a New York prison, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Reports indicate that the 68-year-old contracted the virus while at Riker’s Island before being transferred to Wende Correctional Facility in Western New York, where he is now in isolation.
According to the Niagara Gazette, Weinstein is one of two inmates in Wende who have tested positive for the virus. He is serving a combined 23-year sentence for serious charges, including rape and sexual assault. Given his age and existing health issues, the risk posed by COVID-19 is particularly concerning for him.
Officials believe that Weinstein may have contracted the virus during his previous stay at Riker’s Island. He was moved to Wende after being sentenced in Manhattan last week, following a trial that involved time spent in a New York City hospital for monitoring related to high blood pressure and chest pain.
Michael Lawson, president of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), refrained from discussing Weinstein’s health due to privacy regulations but emphasized the need for the state to halt non-essential inmate transfers amid the ongoing health crisis. “There is no better breeding ground for this virus than a closed environment such as a correctional facility,” he stated.
To mitigate the spread of the virus, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has suspended all inmate visits. While Weinstein’s representatives have not officially confirmed his diagnosis, sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity affirm that he has tested positive for the virus.
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In summary, Harvey Weinstein’s positive test for COVID-19 raises concerns given his health status and the environment of correctional facilities, which can be particularly vulnerable to outbreaks.
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