Harvey Weinstein in hospital a day after being convicted in rape trial

A day after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault, disgraced movie mogul spent his time in a hospital to receive medical attention. former film producer was admitted at Bellevue hospital after he complained of chest pain and remained re as a “precautionary measure”, said his spokesperson Juda Engelmayer.

Weinstein’s lawyer Arthur Aidala met his client at hospital and told reporters that he was “upbeat” and looked like he was in “good shape”. Aidala added that though 67-year-old was “somewhat flabbergasted” after verdict went against him but was optimistic about his appeal.

Weinstein will be sent to Rikers Island after he is discharged from prison ward of hospital where he is expected to be housed away from general inmates. convicted rapist, who faces up to 29 years in prison, will be sentenced on March 11 for his crimes. Weinstein’s lawyers have reportedly requested Department of Correction to keep his client in a special medical facility.

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Weinstein was accused of raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulting ar in 2006 but movie mogul had denied all allegations and had pleaded t guilty. He was found guilty on two counts of rape and sexual assault while acquitted on three or counts, including predatory sexual assault.

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Hollywood mogul has already been charged with sex crimes in separate cases in Los Angeles. After verdict was delivered in New York City trial, Democratic presidential primary Elizabeth Warren thanked Ashley Judd, one of first accusers to go public with her allegations. 

“Your bravery and resolve is an inspiration for all of us. Thank you, Ashley - and thank you to all of women who stepped forward to speak truth to power. My heart goes out to you all today,” replied Warren.

Watershed moment

verdict was hailed as a seminal moment in #MeToo movement by accusers and activists. Actress Ellen Barkin named women who came forward to ensure justice. “Right w Harvey Weinstein is on his way to prison. se are women who put him away...Mimi Haleyi, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra, Dawn Dunning, Lauren Young, Tarale Wulff," she tweeted.

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(With inputs from ncies)