Harvey Weinsteinhas been rushed to the hospital after complaining of chest pains.
The disgraced movie mogul was on his way to the infirmary at Rikers Island but was rerouted and taken to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on Monday, a representative forWeinstein toldVariety. Hislawyer Donna Rotunno toldUSA Todaythat Weinstein was suffering from high blood pressure.
The incident happened after a New York City jury found Weinstein, 67, guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree and he was remanded to jail until sentencing.
Weinstein was found not guilty on three other charges, including predatory sexual assault.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Weinstein’s lawyers, Rotunno and Damon Cheronis, said, “While he was not convicted on the most serious charges, we are disappointed in the verdict and will be filing an appeal. There are issues in this trial that were extremely troubling, and they prejudiced Mr. Weinstein’s ability to have his case fairly judged.”
“…In the meantime, we are working on assuring that Mr. Weinstein is brought to Rikers’ Island ‘s North infirmary unit (NIU) at the Anna M Kross center complex or in protective custody so that he can get the best medical supervision and care possible.”
Harvey Weinstein in February.Seth Wenig/AP/Shutterstock
Weinstein’s health scare comes after his lawyer addressed the film producer’s health, explaining in December that he would be soonhaving back surgery.
The former Hollywood producer made headlines that month after he was pictured leaning on two men when appearing at a bail meeting — and at other times using a walker.
“I was dismayed to see all the press coverage incorrectly stating that Mr. Weinstein was trying to garner sympathy at his court appearance last week,” Rotunno said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time.
“Mr. Weinstein was in a serious car accident in August, which resulted in a concussion and has now necessitated the need for back surgery later this week. He has been using a walker to assist him as the back pain has increased. He wanted to leave the walker in the car, so it did not appear that he was looking for sympathy, as he is not. The press surrounding his physical condition is mean spirited and false.”
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Harvey Weinstein.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
Weinstein a producer behind 20 best-picture Oscar nominees — his five winners in the category includeShakespeare in Love, ChicagoandThe King’s Speech— had fiercely denied the allegations, countering that his sexual encounters with the two accusers in the New York case were consensual.
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source: people.com
