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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s medical transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on Saturday has raised questions about the handling of his health issues. Weinstein, 72, was due to return to Rikers Island from the Mohawk Correctional Facility, but was instead taken to Bellevue Hospital after initially being examined by Rikers doctors. His publicist and lawyer confirmed the transfer, with his publicist citing existing health problems that necessitated more vigilant medical supervision.
Weinstein’s legal defense team has also alleged poor treatment in jail, claiming that staff refused to offer him water, food, and bathroom breaks. They asserted that he has serious health concerns, including cardiac issues, diabetes, sleep apnea, eye problems, and the loss of four teeth in 2021. His lawyer described him as “somewhat of a train wreck healthwise” and stressed the need for extensive medical tests.
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On Wednesday, Weinstein is scheduled to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court for a retrial following the recent overturn of his 2020 rape conviction. The New York Court of Appeals ruled that the trial judge had unfairly influenced the jury by allowing unrelated accusations from multiple women to sway their decision. Despite serving a 23-year sentence in New York, Weinstein also faces legal proceedings in California, where he has been convicted of rape and sentenced to 16 years.
Weinstein’s medical transfer and his upcoming retrial have sparked renewed interest in his legal woes and health issues. The potential for a retrial presents the latest chapter in the ongoing legal saga of this prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
