Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former filmmaker awaiting retrial in his New York rape case, has faced a setback in his health. Amid testing positive for COVID, he developed double pneumonia in his lungs, a concerning development.
When asked about Weinstein’s condition, his spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, revealed that Weinstein is currently receiving necessary medical treatment at the hospital. Despite feeling unwell and suffering, Weinstein is thankful for the care he is receiving.
Weinstein’s stay at Bellevue Hospital has no definitive end date. His medical team is committed to providing him with the best possible care and treatment during his time there.
Back in April, Weinstein spent 10 days at Bellevue Hospital, with his lawyer describing his health as precarious. Despite his physical struggles, his mental acuity remained sharp.
Since September 2017, over 80 women in the film industry have accused Weinstein of rape, sexual assault, and abuse. In 2018, he was arrested and later found guilty, but his conviction was overturned in 2020 due to procedural errors.
The Weinstein case was a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement, which gained traction in 2017 as numerous women came forward with allegations against him, sparking a broader conversation about sexual misconduct.
Weinstein is set to face a retrial in November, with prosecutors seeking to introduce charges related to additional sexual assaults. Despite maintaining his innocence and claiming consent in all sexual encounters, Weinstein continues to face legal challenges.