December 2nd 2024.
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced producer, has been rushed to the hospital in New York for "emergent treatment". This news comes just days after he filed a lawsuit against the city of New York. According to his attorney, Imran H Ansari, Weinstein is currently seeking medical care at Bellevue hospital in Manhattan, after being transported from Rikers Island where he is currently serving time. At 72 years old, Weinstein has been diagnosed with cancer and his health has been a concern for some time now.
In a statement obtained by Deadline, Weinstein's attorney confirmed his hospitalization and expressed concerns about the lack of proper medical care and inhumane conditions at Rikers Island. "It is expected that he will remain there until his condition stabilizes. His deprivation of care is not only medical malpractice, but a violation of his constitutional rights," the statement read. His PR representative, Juda Engelmayer, also spoke out about the mistreatment of Weinstein, stating that "In many ways, this mistreatment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment."
This is not the first time that Weinstein has been admitted to Bellevue hospital in recent months. He previously battled Covid and pneumonia in July, and then underwent heart surgery in September after "almost dying". The former Hollywood mogul has been moved to Bellevue hospital a number of times. Last week, Weinstein filed a lawsuit against New York City, seeking damages for the "deplorable conditions and services" at Rikers Island.
According to documents obtained by Deadline, Weinstein's legal team is demanding monetary damages for negligence, medical malpractice, and violations of his civil and constitutional rights. They have named the New York City Department of Correction, Rikers Island Correctional Facility, and New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation/Bellevue in their lawsuit. Weinstein's attorney, Mr. Ansari, also spoke about the horrific conditions his client has been subjected to, including blood spatter on his prison garb, unwashed clothes, and lack of clean underwear.
Weinstein has been accused of rape and sexual misconduct by more than 100 people, with some claims dating back to the 1970s. He has denied all allegations against him and was previously sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2020. However, earlier this year, his sentence was overturned by the Court of Appeal and a retrial was scheduled for next year. In September, Weinstein was indicted for additional sex crime charges in New York, related to alleged incidents in 2005, 2006, and 2016.
Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg announced the indictment, stating "We informed the defense just prior to being present in court this morning...the grand jury has indicted Mr. Weinstein." It seems like the legal battle for Weinstein is far from over. If you have any information about this story, please get in touch with our entertainment team. We would love to hear from you.
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