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9:55 AM PT — We’re told prosecutors asked Weinstein’s bail be set at a higher amount during the hearing. Prosecutors said Weinstein has had issues with his ankle monitoring bracelet and bringing it out of range.
Harvey Weinstein can’t run from the law … in fact, he can barely walk on his own.
Weinstein struggled to walk out of a New York City courtroom Friday after his bail hearing, needing assistance to make it down some steps and into his waiting SUV.
Weinstein’s defense attorney, Donna Rotunno, tells TMZ … Harvey’s having health issues, including a back problem that’s only getting worse. We’re told Weinstein’s seeing a doctor for treatment on his back, and he’s in A LOT of pain.
As you know … Weinstein is scheduled to go to trial in January after pleading not guilty to charges he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and performed a forcible sex act on another woman in 2006.
Despite his physical weakness, we’re told Weinstein remains mentally strong and is ready to defend himself at trial.
Originally published — 8:51 AM PT