Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has reportedly been hospitalized just days after his 2020 rape conviction in a #metoo trial was overturned by an appeals court.
According to his lawyer, Weinstein had to be taken to a Hospital on his return to New York City. He is said to be suffering from “a lot” of problems and needs to undergo several tests.
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Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Says He Is A ‘Train Wreck Health-Wise’ Amid Hospitalization
Weinstein, upon his return to Rikers Island on Friday, was reportedly moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan due to his having multiple issues.
The producer’s lawyer, Arthur Aidala, revealed that Weinstein was “examined” on his return to jail and then quickly sent to the hospital.
“They examined him and sent him to Bellevue. It seems like he needs a lot of help, physically,” Aidala said, per the DailyMail. “He’s got a lot of problems. He’s getting all kinds of tests. He’s somewhat of a train wreck health-wise.”
Aidala emphasized that Weinstien’s ailments are “physical” and that he is mentally “sharp as a tack” and has ” feet firmly planted on the ground.”
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The lawyer further claimed that his client “was not treated well.” He said, “They refused to give him even a sip of water, no food, no bathroom break. He’s a 72-year-old sickly man.”
The producer’s hospitalization comes shortly after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned, with a retrial scheduled to hold on an undisclosed date.
Speaking on the decision of the court of appeals, Weinstein’s spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, said, “We’re cautiously excited. He still has a long road ahead of him because of the Los Angeles case. We are studying the ramifications of the appeal right now.”