The former Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinsteinwas admitted to the hospital as an emergency Bellevuein Manhattan, after in recent days the New York Court of Appeals canceled the rape conviction against him from 2020.
According to the American’s lawyer, Arthur Aidala, Weinstein will be subjected to a series of tests. However, and according to Aidalathe state of health of the businessman is also 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 He will remain in custody during his stay at the New York hospital.
Regarding the reason why the former producer had to be admitted to the Bellevue hospital, the spokesperson for Weinstein, Juda Engelmayer revealed that the trip that the American made, from the Walsh correctional facility to New York City, affected his delicate state of health, 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 of the crimes of sexual harassment, rape, among others, Harvey Weinstein He 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 judge of first instance, James BurkeI prejudge 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 a direct influence on the trial because it allowed prosecutors to confront Weinsteinif he decided to testify, about his background.
However, and despite the resolution of the case of Weinsteinshe will remain in prison due to the conviction she received in Los Angeles, in 2022, for another rape, and for which she was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Therefore, the District Attorney’s Office Manhattan revealed that he 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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