April 27th 2024.
Over the weekend, a spokesperson for Harvey Weinstein's legal team revealed that the former movie mogul had been admitted to Bellevue Hospital in New York City for a series of medical examinations. This came after Weinstein's return to the city following a recent court ruling that overturned his 2020 conviction for rape.
According to attorney Arthur Aidala, Weinstein was transferred to Bellevue after he arrived at the city's jail on Friday. "They examined him and sent him to Bellevue," Aidala shared, expressing concern for his client's physical health. "It seems like he needs a lot of help...he's somewhat of a train wreck health wise."
While there is currently no official statement from the hospital, messages have been left with both city and state corrections offices seeking clarification on Weinstein's condition. This news comes just days after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his conviction, citing a trial judge's decision to allow jurors to see and hear evidence that was not directly related to the charges he faced. The court also ordered a retrial and erased his 23-year prison sentence.
Prosecutors have stated their intention to retry Weinstein on charges of forcible oral sex and rape, but for now, he remains in custody due to a separate conviction in Los Angeles in 2022 for which he received a 16-year prison sentence.
However, this recent hospitalization is not the first time Weinstein's health has been a concern. The disgraced producer has been struggling with various ailments for some time now, including cardiac issues, diabetes, sleep apnea, and eye problems.
Aidala revealed that he spoke with Weinstein on Friday afternoon, shortly after his transfer from an upstate jail, less than 24 hours after the appeals ruling was released. The lawyer clarified that his client's health issues are physical and that mentally, he is "sharp as a tack" with "feet firmly planted on the ground."
According to Aidala, it typically takes state officials a week or two to arrange for the transportation of a prisoner, which raises concerns about how Weinstein was treated in transit. "He was not treated well," Aidala stated, claiming that his client was not given any water, food, or bathroom breaks during the journey. "He's a 72-year-old sickly man," he added.
Aidala went on to share that he was informed that Weinstein would undergo a series of tests before being returned to the Rikers Island jail complex. He is scheduled to meet with Weinstein on Monday and plans to inform the judge at Wednesday's court appearance that a retrial should be scheduled after Labor Day.
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