Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is in intensive care in hospital recovering from heart surgery, his lawyer says.
He was taken from prison to Bellevue Hospital in New York earlier today. His lawyer Craig Rothfeld said: 'Mr Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical conditions. 'We can confirm that Mr Weinstein had a procedure and surgery on his heart today however cannot comment any further than that. 'As we have extensively stated before, Mr. Weinstein suffers a plethora of significant health issues that need ongoing treatment.
The former film producer's landmark 2020 New York conviction saw him handed a 23-year prison sentence and kickstarted a global #MeToo movement - but in April it was overturned by the state's highest court. Judges ruled the original hearing had been prejudiced by 'egregious' improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that were not part of the case, violating Weinstein's right to a fair trial.
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