Harvey Weinstein 'suffers heart failure & is rushed to hospital after pneumonia battle inside Rikers Island prison cell'
the-sun.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood producer, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital from Rikers Island jail after suffering heart failure linked to pneumonia, where he remains under treatment.
- Weinstein, 74, has faced multiple health issues in prison, including chronic myeloid leukemia and previous hospitalizations due to inadequate medical care claims.
- He is currently awaiting sentencing following his 2025 sexual assault conviction and recently experienced a mistrial in a separate rape retrial involving actress Jessica Mann.
- Weinstein has described his prison conditions as harsh and isolating, reporting violent attacks and spending up to 23 hours a day in solitary confinement for his safety.
- Despite his convictions and the #MeToo movement spotlighting his crimes, Weinstein continues to deny the allegations against him.
