Summary:
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital in NYC due to an alarming blood test result.
He is awaiting a new trial on sexual assault charges while incarcerated at Rikers Island.
His attorney claims he's received inadequate medical care and endured inhumane conditions at Rikers.
Weinstein is suing New York City for negligence.
This is his latest hospitalization, following previous treatments for heart surgery, COVID-19, and double pneumonia.
Harvey Weinstein Back in Bellevue Hospital
Harvey Weinstein has returned to Bellevue Hospital in New York City for emergency treatment. His lawyer, Imran Ansari, stated the hospitalization is due to an "alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention." Weinstein is expected to remain at Bellevue until his condition stabilizes.
<img src="https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/b032b6cb-c1d6-45aa-8f1b-7779246635ca/Harvey-ap-er-241202_1733168031961_hpMain.jpg" alt="Harvey Weinstein in court">Weinstein's Legal Troubles and Health Issues:
The disgraced film producer is currently awaiting a new trial on sexual assault charges while incarcerated at Rikers Island. His lawyer claims he has been receiving inadequate medical care and enduring inhumane conditions. Weinstein's spokesperson called the treatment "cruel and unusual punishment." He is suing New York City and its Department of Correction for negligence.
Weinstein has previously been hospitalized at Bellevue for emergency heart surgery and for treatment of COVID-19 and double pneumonia.
Read more about Weinstein's lawsuit against NYC's Department of Correction
Read more about Weinstein's emergency heart surgery
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