Harvey Weinstein hospitalized following ‘alarming blood test’
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The 72-year-old former film producer was diagnosed with leukemia in November. His lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, confirmed to the magazine People that his client, targeted by several accusations of rape and sexual assault since the #MeToo wave in 2017/2018, had been urgently hospitalized following an “alarming blood test result”.
“Harvey Weinstein, who suffered from a lack of adequate medical care and endured deplorable and inhumane conditions at Rikers Island, was transported to Bellevue Hospital for emergency treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention,” he said in a statement.
“He should stay there until his condition stabilizes. His deprivation of care is not only medical malpractice, but a violation of his constitutional rights. »
Harvey Weinstein’s spokesperson also released a statement saying the ex-producer was facing “cruel and unusual punishment” at the New York correctional facility, known for its poor conditions and scheduled to close in 2027.
“Mr. Weinstein, who suffers from a number of illnesses, including leukemia, has been deprived of the medical attention that a person in his condition deserves, whether in prison or not,” said Judah Engelmayer . “In many ways, this mistreatment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. »
Harvey Weinstein, who produced many successful films like Will Hunting et Pulp Fictionis awaiting retrial for sex crimes after his conviction was overturned in New York.
