Harvey Weinstein Returns To Hospital Amid Cancer Battle, Plans To Sue NYC Over Medical Negligence

As a seasoned observer of the tumultuous world of Hollywood, I find myself both astonished and saddened by the current state of affairs surrounding Harvey Weinstein. Having followed his career for decades, it is disheartening to see such a powerful figure reduced to this state, battling not only the legal consequences of his actions but also his own health issues.


Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who had been imprisoned for sexual offenses, has been suffering from cancer. He is back in the hospital for treatment. Weinstein is now seeking to sue New York officials, blaming them for prolonged medical negligence.

As an ardent admirer, I’m ready to take a stand on behalf of Mr. Weinstein, who is planning to initiate legal proceedings against New York City Health and Hospitals, as well as Bellevue Hospital. In a declaration made to The Post, his representative expressed that while they won’t delve into the intricacies of Mr. Weinstein’s medical situation, they are outraged by the persistent medical neglect demonstrated by NYC Health and Hospitals and Bellevue. It’s important to clarify that this is not a matter of blame against Rikers, CHS [the city jail system’s Correction Health Services], or the doctors at Bellevue, whom Mr. Weinstein holds in high regard.

The statement further explained that it was a significant error not to hold Mr. Weinstein at Bellevue during his trial, as this could potentially prevent him from attending his own retrial due to his medical condition, which is chronic myeloid leukemia. Given his health issues and the fact that he’s in custody, Mr. Weinstein has retained legal representation to file a lawsuit against NYC Health and Hospitals, as well as Bellevue, asserting his right to appropriate care while incarcerated. However, the exact outcome of his health is uncertain for many sources.

Craig Rothfeld, serving as Weinstein’s healthcare attorney, expressed displeasure over the public conjecture regarding Weinstein’s personal health matters. Rothfeld emphasized to the media outlet that privacy is crucial in this situation and did not provide additional details about Weinstein’s health status.

According to Weinstein’s representative, there are suggestions made that this alleged medical neglect might be part of a bigger plan to offer subpar healthcare deliberately, which could potentially prevent Weinstein from participating in his own retrial.

Currently facing trial on two counts of sexual misconduct charges, both of which have been dismissed by New York’s supreme court, Weinstein was convicted for these offenses in 2020. Specifically, he was found guilty of rape and a criminal sex act, and sentenced to 23 years imprisonment. For the rape of an Italian model in 2013, he was handed a 16-year sentence in Los Angeles in 2023.

It’s said that Harvey Weinstein, who was found guilty as a felon, is reportedly dealing with more than 20 medical conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, coronary artery disease, and spinal stenosis, among others, which require him to take numerous medications. His health has deteriorated significantly, requiring urgent heart surgery and multiple hospitalizations, including his most recent admission due to chest pain that landed him in the intensive care unit.

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2024-11-09 11:37