Harvey Weinstein has been moved to Bellevue Hospital in New York after experiencing chest pains at Rikers Island jail.
The hospital dash comes hours after the disgraced Hollywood producer was sentenced to 23 years behind bars for rape and sexual assault.
The 67-year-old, who was once one of the film industry’s most powerful figures, was taken to New York’s infamous Rikers Island jail following his landmark trial.
It’s not the first time the shamed US star has visited hospital recently.
The disgraced movie mogul was sentenced to 23-years behind bars (Image: Ron Smits/London Ent / SplashNews.com)
He underwent stent implant surgery to remove a blockage after he said he was suffering from chest pains, according to a spokesman.
Weinstein’s lawyers urged Judge James Burke to consider his poor health, age and young children while sentencing him.
They asked for the shortest possible punishment of five years for their client, citing his “accomplishments” and “charitable endeavours” during his career.
Weinstein was found guilty on two counts of criminal sexual assault along with third-degree rape (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
However, prosecutors asked for a prison sentence that reflects his “lifetime of abuse towards others” and “lack of remorse” for his actions.
Since October 2017, dozens of women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape, against Weinstein.
Weinstein was found guilty on two counts of criminal sexual assault along with third-degree rape (Image: Ron Smits/London Ent / SplashNews.com)
Weinstein was found guilty of a first-degree criminal sexual act charge for forcing oral sex on former production assistant Miriam Haley, also known as Mimi Haleyi, in 2006.
He was also convicted of the third-degree rape of Jessica Mann, a former aspiring actress, in 2013.
However, the jury acquitted him of a more serious first-degree rape charge relating to Ms Mann, which carried a potential life sentence.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
