Celebrities REACT To Harvey Weinstein Being HOSPITALIZED?!

the Fallen Titan of the film industry Harvey Weinstein once hailed as a Powerhouse in Hollywood now finds himself in yet another dire medical crisis rushed from his prison cell to a New York City Hospital Weinstein's condition took a serious turn when he complained of chest pains according to his Representatives the disgraced Mogul who once bassed in the Limelight now battles for his health Behind Bars his Representatives Craig rothfeld and Judah engeler confirmed to us media that Mr Weinstein was rushed to Belleview hospital last night due to several medical conditions this alarming event marks yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of Weinstein's declining Health the representatives also revealed we can confirm that Mr Weinstein had a procedure and surgery on his heart today however we cannot comment any further than that as we have extensively stated before Mr Weinstein suffers a plethora of significant health issues that need ongoing in treatment at 72 Weinstein's Health troubles are piling up casting a shadow over the legal battles he's entangled in his transfer from New York's notorious Riker island jail complex where he awaits retrial on RNs charges is not the first time he has been whisked away for emergency medical care just 2 months earlier he was taken to the hospital for various Health complications including about with covid-19 and severe pneumonia that gripped both his lungs adding to the already concerning list of ailments Weinstein is said to suffer from diabetes high blood pressure spinal stenosis and troubling fluid buildup around his heart and lungs his body is betraying him at a time when the courtroom drama of his life is far from over in April New York's highest court overturned his R and sa convictions offering Weinstein a fleeting glimmer of hope as it ordered a new trial the ruler cited that the judge in his 2020 trial had allowed testimony from women whose claims were not Central to the case sparking legal debates and reopening the door for a retrial yet Weinstein's future remains steeped in uncertainty the Manhattan District Attorney's office has begun presenting evidence to a grand jury which may lead to a new indictment the accusations up to three previously uncharged allegations of sa two of which date back to the mid 2000s and one as recent as 2016 the once feared and Powerful producer now faces an even Grimmer future as the legal news Titans even if he survives his ongoing medical battles and the fresh charges in New York Weinstein's fate is far from sealed once this Saga concludes he is set to begin serving a 16-year sentence in California for a separate R conviction handed down in December 2022 in that case a California jury took over 9 days to deliberate before finding him guilty of and sex assulting a European model and actor who testified anonymously as Jane do one yet the panel remains split on other charges involving two other women one of whom is Jennifer seel Nome wife of California governor Gavin Nome despite some acquittals Weinstein's Legacy remains forever tarnished by a mountain of legal defeats and shattered lives over 90 women have come forward lifting the Veil on the dark and predatory behavior of Harvey Weinstein accusing him of SA or harassment throughout his career once an Untouchable force in Hollywood Weinstein's reputation as one of the most powerful figures in the industry Now lies in Ruins after co-founding Miramax with his brother Bob Weinstein in 1979 the pair revolutionized the film industry producing some of the most iconic films in Hollywood's history from Shakespeare in Love to D Jango un chained the King speech and Pulp Fiction their successes seemed endless but as his film empire grew so did the weight of his concealed crimes Weinstein's arrest and eventual conviction in Manhattan pulled back the curtain on the Monstrous ABS he committed behind the scenes it was a pivotal moment for the # me2 movement in which women all around the world began naming their abers calling out not only powerful figures in entertainment but also men in Media politics and other Industries Weinstein's downfall became a symbol of a long overdue Reckoning with the rampant misconduct that had been festering in Hollywood Shadows for decades just last week prosecutors in the UK announced they were dropping two indecent assault charges against Weinstein stating there was no longer a realistic Prospect of conviction these charges stemmed from an incident involving a woman in her 50s in London dating back to the summer of 1996 while some legal battles fade others persist and Weinstein's Health seems to deteriorate in tandem with his crumbling Legacy currently Weinstein is being held in Belleview Hospital's Intensive Care Unit isolated in a private room far from other detainees While most City prisoners with serious medical issues are confined to the Department of Corrections medical unit on the 19th Floor Weinstein receives unique privileges he has his own phone bathroom and television luxuries that few if any other inmates enjoy his days are spent watching CNN other TV shows and speaking with Arthur adala the attorney handling his appeal either on the phone or in person the disgraced movie Mogul was rushed back to the Manhattan public hospital just hours after returning to Riker's Island on April 27th following the appeals Court's decision to toss out his 2020r conviction at 72 years old Weinstein's health is failing fast he has been diagnosed with pneumonia and according to his legal team is grappling with severe chest and abdominal pain among a host of other medical conditions what was once a life of unimaginable luxury and power has turned into one of isolation and continuous suffering as both the public and his body turn against him he's a sick man Weinstein's attorney donna rotuno said in an interview highlighting her client's deteriorating condition Harvey has multiple health issues and he's never gotten the level of care that he received prior to going into custody her words underscore the ongoing debate over whether Weinstein is receiving preferential treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at Belleview Hospital while he remains in the ICU a former therapist who once worked at Riker questioned the necessity of his extended stay according to the Anonymous clinician Weinstein is capable of basic self-care like shaving showering and moving about his room he's not supposed to be there the therapist added it's special treatment the city's Correctional Health Services which oversees medical care for incarcerated individuals declined to comment on the matter however jail sources revealed that there was an attempt last week to move Weinstein to the 19th Floor medical unit where most attes with serious medical needs are treated this effort was short lived and Weinstein was promptly returned to his ICU room stirring further suspicion of favoritism adding to the unusual circumstances Weinstein is being watched over by four correction officers from the Department's Elite Emergency Service Unit ESU this level of security has raised eyebrows with former top jail official Martin horn questioning the need for such a high level of supervision does he need ESU no horn remarked could two regular officers watch him probably he's certainly not an escape risk horn who served as commissioner of the probation and correction departments during the Bloomberg Administration hinted that the extraordinary attention Weinstein receives is unnecessary given his age and health condition typically high-profile detainees like Weinstein are housed in the Department's West facility on Riker's Island a largely empty building originally designed for individuals with contagious diseases those placed in this facility such as former Trump organization CFO Alan weisselberg are generally kept in separate cells away from other inmates the special handling of Weinstein's case further underscores the challenges the city's Department of Correction faces when it comes to treating incarcerated people with complex medical needs Riker's Island's medical system is no stranger to criticism oversight bodies such as the board of Correction have repeatedly highlighted the Department's failure to meet the medical needs of its detainees often with tragic results since mayor Eric Adams took office in January 2022 missed medical appointments have been identified as a significant factor in deaths Behind Bars a recent report by the board revealed shocking details about the mistreatment of a detainee Manuel Luna who died earlier this year Luna 30 had been without a mattress for 18 hours and had only been allowed outside for recreation once in 15 days before he was found unresponsive in his cell the report also noted that Luna had missed eight methadone treatments between October 25th and January 12th pointing to the systemic neglect that continues to plague the city's jails while Weinstein's high-profile status keeps his case in the spotlight the broader issue of inadequate Medical Care in New York City's Correctional Facilities looms large often with deadly consequences for those less visible to the public Manuel Luna a 30-year-old man facing charges for stealing an ebike was found unresponsive in his cell at the George R vierno Center on January 19th known as Panda to his friends Luna had been transferred to a new housing unit shortly before his untimely death as reported by The Daily News while the City medical examiner has yet to determine the exact cause of his death his family is left grieving and demanding answers Luna's brother Angel Luna described him as a loving person who always loved to make people laugh laugh however Angel expressed deep frustration over how Manuel like many others incarcerated at Rikers was treated inhumanely in jail he and others are not being treated like human beings angel said his anger was palpable as he demanded change if you can't keep people alive then close the jail down if a bakery can't make bread you close shop the same for these jails they're killing people and they're going to keep people there is a trail of bodies left behind by the negligence and ab the Department of Correction has not responded to these serious allegations and the Luna family like many others is left without answers unfortunately Luna's death shines a harsh light on the ongoing problems in New York's jails where inadequate Medical Care neglect and ab are all too common Harvey Weinstein's current situation while far more privileged than others in the system Shar are some similarities with the struggles detainees face in New York's Correctional Facilities Weinstein confined to Belleview Hospital's ICU may have access to better care but he still endures restrictions forced to wear jail issued sweats and consume only hospital food Weinstein was also stripped of his personal Yankees baseball hat and sweatshirt his visitors must undergo a screening and search process on the 19th floor before they're allowed to see him a process described by jail Insiders as more convenient than the hours long ordeal of visitor screenings at Rikers Weinstein's case has been riddled with legal twists until recently he was held at the Mohawk Correctional Facility about 100 Mil Northwest of Albany however his conviction was overturned by New York's highest court which ruled that the trial judge had unfairly allowed the jury to see and hear evidence unrelated to the charges against him this decision vacated his 23-year sentence and called for a retrial despite This legal Victory Weinstein remains Behind Bars due to his 2022 conviction in Los Angeles for a separate R case he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for that crime ensuring that his Fall From Grace continues to haunt him even as new trials Loom Harvey Weinstein's downfall is a grim reminder of the unchecked ab that festers in places of power leaving countless victims in its wake his once glittering Legacy as a Hollywood Mogul has been rightfully overshadowed by the horrific Revelations of sa and harassment brought forth by over 90 courageous women these Brave individuals shattered the silence that allowed Weinstein to operate unchecked for decades and their voices have paved the way for the # me2 movement to challenge not only him but countless others like him across Industries while Weinstein's health and legal woses May dominate headlines it's critical not to lose sight of the heinous crime crimes he committed his manipulation cruelty and ab of power left lasting scars on his victims who must live with the consequences of his actions every day even though Weinstein now faces his own struggles in courtrooms and hospital rooms it pales in comparison to the lifelong trauma endured by those he hurt the justice system has granted him retrials and new proceedings but no legal technicality can absolve Weinstein of the moral guilt he carries his actions have irrevocably damaged lives and while he fights for leniency those affected by his predatory behavior continue their own battles seeking healing Justice and closure Harvey Weinstein's Fall From Grace should serve as a warning that power used to exploit others will never remain hidden forever and there's no place for men like him to escape accountability no matter how privileged or powerful they once were

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