Toner said Monday that the government is staying in close contact with Weinstein 's family . NEW : United States ' n't negotiate for American 's release , officials said . Harvey Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in August . Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility and set out negotiations for his release . In a video on Sunday , he said his life is in Obama 's hands .
NEW : United States ' n't negotiate for American 's release , officials said . Harvey Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in August . Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility and set out negotiations for his release . In a video on Sunday , he said his life is in Obama 's hands .