Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of rape in New York in 2020, is currently admitted to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for multiple tests on his health. His lawyer, Arthur Aidala, stated that Weinstein is facing various health issues and is receiving medical care while in custody. Despite being in the hospital, Weinstein remains in custody and is set to appear in court on May 1.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office expressed their commitment to retrying the case against Harvey Weinstein after the court date was announced on Friday. They are determined to seek justice for the victims of his alleged crimes. The 2020 rape conviction was overturned by a slim majority in the New York Court of Appeals due to the admission of “prior bad acts” testimony from women who were not complainants in the trial.
Weinstein is currently serving a 16-year sentence in California following a rape conviction in 2022. California state law approaches the use of “prior bad acts” testimony differently than New York, which may have impacted the outcome of his case. Despite facing legal challenges, Weinstein’s health remains a concern and he continues to receive medical care while in custody.