Monday afternoon saw a developing story emerge out of New York City, with disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein rushed into hospital.
Weinstein, who is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence for multiple convictions of rape, sexual misconduct and forced oral sex, was rushed out of his cell into a local medical facility as his condition worsened.
ABC were the first media company to run the report on Weinstein‘s ailing health, citing unnamed sources close to the incident.
There are no immediate suggestions that Weinstein was injured in any kind of targeted attack, and that the decline in his health was merely a continuation of the sickness he looked to display during his well-publicized trial.
Harvey Weinstein’s profile has dwindled since conviction
Once one of the most powerful individuals in all of Hollywood, Weinstein‘s profile plummeted as a result his criminal behavior and subsequent convictions.
Many who were once afraid of reprisals from calling out Weinstein, were vindicated when they were finally able to speak out, whether they were previous victims or mere colleagues of the former producer.
Little has been heard about Weinstein since he was sent to jail, with his profile carrying very little interest at this juncture.
Further alienating for Weinstein was his behavior in court, in which he showed little to no remorse for his actions, as well as a lack of moral understanding.
“Please don’t sentence me to life in prison,” Weinstein begged the judge.”I don’t deserve it.”
Why is the timing of Weinstein’s hospitalization significant?
Whilst there has been little interest in Weinstein‘s fortunes since he has been incarcerated, there is a degree of significance surrounding the timing of his heart surgery.
Weinstein is known to suffer from a number of health issues, and has recently complained of chest pains in prison.
However, Weinstein was due in court later on in the week to prepare for a retrial in one of his convictions.
One of Weinstein‘s rape convictions was overturned in April, with the judge citing a mistrial, however there was a necessary retrial as a result.