Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein is said to be being treated for cancer in a New York prison.
Harvey Weinstein (72) was reportedly diagnosed with cancer. . Accordingly, the former film mogul is said to have chronic myeloid leukemia. Weinstein, who is incarcerated at Rikers Island Prison in New York, is receiving treatment there, according to the report. a source close to the former producer said that he was suffering from this form of bone marrow cancer.
Harvey Weinstein is in poor health
However, the disease has not been confirmed. Craig Rothfeld, Harvey Weinstein’s authorized medical representative in New York state, declined to comment and said he was “deeply disturbed by the speculation about Mr. Weinstein’s health.”
Harvey Weinstein is said to have had emergency heart surgery last month. According to US media reports, he had previously fallen ill with pneumonia.
Can Harvey Weinstein’s trial take place in November?
Harvey Weinstein is currently awaiting a retrial in New York. His 2020 rape conviction and 23-year prison sentence were overturned in April 2024 due to procedural errors. Last month, Weinstein was charged with additional sexual assault in New York, but he pleaded not guilty. A new trial against Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to begin on November 12th. It is currently unknown whether his health condition allows this.
Harvey Weinstein remains in custody despite the New York verdict being overturned. The 72-year-old was sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape in Los Angeles in 2022. His legal team also wants to take action against this ruling.
Source: Stern
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