Aidala

It seems like he needs a lot of help, physically," Aidala said.

Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argues that Mr Aidala made statements earlier this month that were meant to intimidate Miriam Haley, a former TV and film production assistant who Weinstein was convicted of sexually assaulting.

Thursday, Aidala speculated that LA case could be revisited too.

Aidala’s request raised a “potpourri of items,” Burke said.

In the meantime, Weinstein greeted his lawyer, unhandcuffed, in a large hospital room with jail officers outside and was looking forward to visitors, Mr Aidala said.

Mr. Aidala said the charges announced in Los Angeles would make it challenging to find impartial jurors in New York.

Weinstein's legal team says it intends to file an appeal and request bail as quickly as possible, according to Aidala.