With the schedule set,the cancer-stricken Weinstein, seated in a wheelchair, addressed the judge directly.
Im holding on because I want justice for myself.
I want this to be over.
Harvey Weinstein appears at pretrial hearing Wednesday in New York Supreme CourtTimothy A. Clary/Pool/Getty Images
Farber said he would consider an April 7 trial date if all lawyers agree.
He also set March 12 for the next pretrial court date.
We remain confident in a swift and efficient trial process and firmly believe that Harvey will be fully exonerated.
Weinstein then dropped his head into his hands with a pained expression.
Those of you that covered the last trial, can you imagine Judge Burke allowing that to take place?
But [Weinstein] was being sincere.
I mean, hes in bad shape.
Several of those allegations became the basis of criminal indictments against Weinstein in New York and Los Angeles.
Weinstein remains behind bars as he awaits the new trial.
Weinstein told the judge that hes not the only Rikers inmate at risk.
Dominic Patten contributed to this report.
