Weinstein seeks to move and delay trial

By Brendan Pierson
Updated January 16 2020 - 2:23pm, first published 2:20pm
Harvey Weinstein has tried to have his trial moved from New York because of a 'carnival' atmosphere.
Harvey Weinstein has tried to have his trial moved from New York because of a 'carnival' atmosphere.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein has asked a New York state appeals court to delay his rape trial and move it out of Manhattan, the day before the final phase of jury selection is scheduled to begin.