Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul and now-convicted rapist, was transferred to a maximum-security state prison in New York on Wednesday.
The former film industry titan had denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex and pleaded not guilty in the New York case. His lawyers have said they will appeal the conviction.
Weinstein is expected to remain at Wende during a classification process that will determine his medical and other needs while corrections officials decide if he stays or transfers to another maximum-security prison. He is eligible for parole in 2039.while at Rikers Island jail in New York City over concerns about his having high blood pressure and heart palpitations. He was seen in the courthouse using a walker to get around.
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