Instagram/Harvey Weinstein Celebrity Harvey Weinstein details the isolation and dangers of life at Rikers Island, calling the notorious jail "hell" in a new interview. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Harvey Weinstein has opened up about his challenging experience while detained at New York City's Rikers Island jail. In an interview published March 10 by The Hollywood Reporter, the former producer detailed the isolation and dangers he faces daily at the facility. Weinstein, 73, explained that his social interactions are extremely limited, primarily involving only prison guards and nurses.