Former Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after the New York Court of Appeals canceled the 2020 rape conviction against him in recent days.
According to the American’s lawyer, Arthur Aidala, Weinstein will be subjected to a series of tests. However, according to Aidala, the businessman’s health is delicate.
He has many problems. They are doing all kinds of tests on him. As for his health, he is a disaster.”
Despite the recent resolution, Weinstein will remain in custody during his time at the New York hospital.
Regarding the reason why the former producer had to be admitted to the Bellevue hospital, Weinstein’s spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, revealed that the trip the American made, from Walsh Correctional Facility to New York City, affected his delicate condition. health status, which has a history of high blood pressure, heart problems, among others.
What will happen to Harvey Weinstein after his conviction is resolved?
After being accused in 2017 by various women for the crimes of sexual harassment, rape, among others, Harvey Weinstein began a long path of accusations that led him to be found guilty in February 2020. However, it was not until March 11 of the same year that the former producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
However, and surprisingly, the New York Court of Appeals determined, on April 25, that the trial judge, James Burke, prejudged the American with “atrocious” inappropriate rulings.
In addition to the above, it was mentioned that Burke allowed women to provide testimony about accusations for which Weinstein was not on trial.
Without a doubt, this is appalling, disgraceful and repulsive conduct that could only diminish the defendant’s character before the jury.”
Likewise, the filmmaker’s lawyer mentioned that Burke had had a direct influence on the trial because he allowed prosecutors to confront Weinstein, if he decided to testify, about his background.
However, despite the resolution of Weinstein’s case, he will remain in prison due to the conviction he received in Los Angeles, in 2022, for another rape, and for which he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Therefore, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office revealed that it plans to retry Weinstein: “We will do everything in our power to retry this case and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault.” .
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