Harvey Weinstein, the imprisoned Hollywood producer, underwent emergency heart surgery after being transported from prison to a hospital in New York.
The 72-year-old, who is serving a rape sentence at Rikers Island prison, was transported to Bellevue Hospital on Monday.
Weinstein underwent pericardiocentesis surgery, which removes fluid from the heart and lungs.
Craig Rothfeld, the former filmmaker’s representative, said he is “not in critical condition” but is healing in the intensive care unit.
Rothfeld additionally stated that he “is in pain from the procedure and still dealing with several other serious health issues which need to be addressed” .
His lawyers revealed that they requested that he be moved to Bellevue immediately “based on his complaints to us regarding chest pains”.
Weinstein has suffered from health concerns and has been hospitalized to the hospital several times in recent years.
Weinstein is currently in imprisoned in New York, receiving a 23-year prison sentence for sexual assault in Los Angeles in 2020.
More than 90 women accused the former filmmaker of sexual assault. He has denied any wrongdoings.
In February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in jail for rape and sexual assault.
In 2020, he was removed of his honorary CBE, which he received for his contributions to the British cinema industry.
The former film producer is scheduled to appear in court on September 12 for a retrial.