Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized for "Alarming" Blood Test Result
Weinstein’s Condition Stabilizing at Bellevue Hospital
Harvey Weinstein, the 72-year-old movie mogul, was hospitalized on Monday after an "alarming" blood test result, according to his attorney, Imran Ansari. The development comes just a week after Weinstein filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex.
Medical Emergency
Weinstein was sent to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," Ansari stated. It is expected that he will remain at the hospital until his condition stabilizes.
Background
Weinstein has been in city custody since earlier this year after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. The case is set to be retried in 2025, with Weinstein denying any wrongdoing.
Legal Filing Allegations
In a recent legal filing, Weinstein’s attorneys accused the city of providing him with substandard medical care for a range of medical afflictions, including chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes. Ansari likened Rikers Island to a "gulag" in his statement, citing unsanitary conditions and inadequate care.
Rikers Island Controversy
Rikers Island, a notorious jail complex in the East River, has faced growing scrutiny for its treatment of detainees and dangerous conditions. Last week, a federal judge cleared the way for a possible federal takeover of the jail system, finding that the city had placed its incarcerated population in "unconstitutional danger."
Publicist’s Statement
Weinstein’s publicist, Juda Engelmayer, echoed the allegations, stating, "Mr. Weinstein, who is suffering from a number of illnesses, including leukemia, has been deprived the medical attention that someone in his medical state deserves, prisoner or not. In many ways, this mistreatment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment."
FAQs
Q: What is the nature of Harvey Weinstein’s medical condition?
A: Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes.
Q: Why was Harvey Weinstein hospitalized?
A: He was hospitalized after an "alarming" blood test result that required immediate medical attention.
Q: What is the current status of his legal case?
A: Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned, and the case is set to be retried in 2025.
Q: What are the allegations made by Weinstein’s attorneys?
A: They claim that the city has provided substandard medical care for Weinstein’s medical conditions, including unsanitary conditions and inadequate care.
