Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after New York court overturns rape conviction
movie mogul has been admitted to a Manhattan hospital for various tests upon his return to New York City, as per an AP report. This came after an appeals court decision overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said that Weinstein was taken to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on April 26, adding, “They examined him and sent him to Bellevue.
It seems like he needs a lot of help physically. He’s got a lot of problems. He’s getting all kinds of tests.
He’s somewhat of a train wreck health-wise." The New York City Department of Correction spokesperson, Frank Dwyer, confirmed Weinstein's custody at Bellevue, the report said. Thomas Mailey from the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said Weinstein was transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to city jurisdiction (Rikers Island jail complex), as per the appeals ruling, the report added. The hospital did not respond to queries, AP added.
The New York Court of Appeals nullified Weinstein's conviction, citing jurors' exposure to evidence unrelated to the charges. Consequently, his 23-year prison sentence was voided, and a retrial was ordered. Prosecutors intend to retry Weinstein for alleged sexual assaults in 2006 and 2013.
Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 for another rape, remains in custody. Weinstein, plagued by cardiac issues, diabetes, sleep apnea, and eye problems, has experienced declining health. Aidala affirmed Weinstein's mental acuity but highlighted his physical ailments.
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