Weinstein’s lawyer, Arthur Aidala, confirmed that his client was hospitalized in Manhattan for a series of tests, according to the Associated Press. “They examined him and sent him to Bellevue Hospital,” Aidala explained. “It looks like he needs a lot of help, physically. He has a lot of problems and is doing all kinds of tests”.
To the “Hollywood Reporter”, New York Department of Prisons spokesman Frank Dwyer added that the former Hollywood producer remains in custody while hospitalized.
Although, on Thursday, the New York court annulled one of his rape convictions, the former tycoon remains in pre-trial detention. This is because he was also sentenced to 16 years in prison for another rape, in 2022, in Los Angeles.
The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in the MeToo trial prejudiced Weinstein with “egregious” improper rulings and allowed testimony about allegations that were not part of the case.
“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of previous, uncharged, alleged sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes,” the decision highlighted.
The appeals court also indicated that a new trial should take place and the Manhattan district attorney’s office reported, on Friday, that Harvey Weinstein should return to court next Wednesday, May 1, for the first time since his death. conviction, without giving the reason for the hearing.
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