Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie producer, made an emotional appeal in court this week, asking a judge to move up his trial date for sex crimes charges. Currently set for April 15, Weinstein argued that the conditions at Rikers Island, where he’s being held, are unbearable.

“I can’t hold on anymore,” Weinstein said from his wheelchair in court. “I want justice for myself, and I want this to be over.” He described Rikers Island as a “medieval” environment and claimed he might not survive until his trial date.

Weinstein also spoke up for others detained at Rikers, saying, “There are so many people suffering there. They don’t have the same platform I do, but I speak for all of them.” He called the facility a “stain” on New York and urged the court to take action.

Judge Curtis Farber expressed sympathy for Weinstein’s situation but explained that scheduling conflicts make it difficult to start the trial before April. However, he suggested the possibility of moving the trial up by a week and will revisit the issue in March.

Weinstein faces multiple charges, including first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape, stemming from allegations by three women. His defense team recently tried to have one of the charges dismissed, claiming prosecutors delayed filing it. The motion was denied.

Despite his overturned 2020 conviction in New York, Weinstein remains in custody due to a separate 2022 sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have repeatedly raised concerns about his health, citing various medical issues, including a cancer diagnosis.

Weinstein’s representative praised Judge Farber for his consideration of Weinstein’s condition, saying they remain hopeful for a swift trial and ultimate exoneration.