Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital for chest pain as public trial ends with his conviction

Harvey Weinstein has evidently had one of most publicized legal trials in Hollywood as his offences became centre st for empowering #MeToo movement. Once considered as most-influential personalities working in entertainment industry, Harvey's trial on sexual misconduct quickly distanced him from Hollywood altoger. w, 67-year-old is convicted on two counts of sexual misconduct and has been transferred to a hospital in Bellevue after complaints about chest pains.

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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital

As per reports, after his conviction, Harvey Weinstein was scheduled to be transferred to Rikers Island correctional facility in New York. But, former Hollywood producer complained about severe chest pains and was moved to Bellevue hospital instead. Bellevue hospital is a kwn psychiatric institution but also serves as a hospital for jail detainees. Previously Harvey Weinstein was set free on a $2 million bond but legal authorities have w ordered him to be held in prison before official sentencing on March 11, 2020.

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Reports are suggesting furrmore that Harvey Weinstein could be looking up to five to 29 years in jail time as he has been convicted in two counts of sexual misconduct. Donna Rotun, Harvey Weinstein's attorney had previously requested for Harvey Weinstein's freedom from serving jail time as he recently went through unsuccessful back surgery. Harvey Weinstein was also seen making public appearances in court using a walker as support to walk. 

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While speaking to a news daily in USA, Harvey Weinstein's attorney Rotun had stated that her client is expected to receive medical help during his prison time. She also had revealed that former producer is going through heart palpitations. But, confirmation about him being moved to Bellevue hospital was made by attorney Donna Rotun.

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