Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who has been serving time at Rikers Island, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains, according to his representatives. Weinstein, 72, who has been battling multiple health issues, underwent a heart procedure on Monday. Details about the nature of the surgery were not disclosed by his representatives, Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer, who confirmed that Weinstein continues to require ongoing medical care.
Weinstein's Health Struggles
Weinstein's health has been a topic of concern for some time. He has been frequently seen in court in a wheelchair and has asked to remain at Rikers Island to continue receiving medical treatment. Just this past July, Weinstein was hospitalized at Bellevue after testing positive for COVID-19 and being diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Weinstein's representatives expressed gratitude to the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island's executive team for their quick action in transferring him to Bellevue Hospital for necessary medical attention.
Legal Battles Continue
This latest medical emergency coincides with mounting legal pressure against Weinstein. The disgraced film producer is scheduled to appear in court this week in New York, where prosecutors are actively working to secure a new indictment on sex crimes charges. A grand jury has been convened to consider evidence presented by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred between late 2005 and mid-2006 in a lower Manhattan residential building.
Additionally, prosecutors have indicated awareness of two other potential offenses: a sexual assault in May 2016 in a Tribeca hotel and another incident at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
Previous Conviction Overturned
Weinstein's legal situation remains fluid after a significant legal development earlier this year. In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's conviction on sex crimes charges against three women. The court’s 4-3 decision found that the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony about uncharged allegations, which unfairly prejudiced the jury against Weinstein.
Weinstein's Health Struggles
Weinstein's health has been a topic of concern for some time. He has been frequently seen in court in a wheelchair and has asked to remain at Rikers Island to continue receiving medical treatment. Just this past July, Weinstein was hospitalized at Bellevue after testing positive for COVID-19 and being diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Weinstein's representatives expressed gratitude to the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island's executive team for their quick action in transferring him to Bellevue Hospital for necessary medical attention.
Legal Battles Continue
This latest medical emergency coincides with mounting legal pressure against Weinstein. The disgraced film producer is scheduled to appear in court this week in New York, where prosecutors are actively working to secure a new indictment on sex crimes charges. A grand jury has been convened to consider evidence presented by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred between late 2005 and mid-2006 in a lower Manhattan residential building.
Additionally, prosecutors have indicated awareness of two other potential offenses: a sexual assault in May 2016 in a Tribeca hotel and another incident at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
Previous Conviction Overturned
Weinstein's legal situation remains fluid after a significant legal development earlier this year. In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's conviction on sex crimes charges against three women. The court’s 4-3 decision found that the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony about uncharged allegations, which unfairly prejudiced the jury against Weinstein.
Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who has been serving time at Rikers Island, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains, according to his representatives. Weinstein, 72, who has been battling multiple health issues, underwent a heart procedure on Monday. Details about the nature of the surgery were not disclosed by his representatives, Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer, who confirmed that Weinstein continues to require ongoing medical care.
Weinstein's Health Struggles
Weinstein's health has been a topic of concern for some time. He has been frequently seen in court in a wheelchair and has asked to remain at Rikers Island to continue receiving medical treatment. Just this past July, Weinstein was hospitalized at Bellevue after testing positive for COVID-19 and being diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Weinstein's representatives expressed gratitude to the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island's executive team for their quick action in transferring him to Bellevue Hospital for necessary medical attention.
Legal Battles Continue
This latest medical emergency coincides with mounting legal pressure against Weinstein. The disgraced film producer is scheduled to appear in court this week in New York, where prosecutors are actively working to secure a new indictment on sex crimes charges. A grand jury has been convened to consider evidence presented by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred between late 2005 and mid-2006 in a lower Manhattan residential building.
Additionally, prosecutors have indicated awareness of two other potential offenses: a sexual assault in May 2016 in a Tribeca hotel and another incident at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
Previous Conviction Overturned
Weinstein's legal situation remains fluid after a significant legal development earlier this year. In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's conviction on sex crimes charges against three women. The court’s 4-3 decision found that the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony about uncharged allegations, which unfairly prejudiced the jury against Weinstein.
