Harvey Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia: reports
Weinstein is currently undergoing treatment for CML, a type of bone marrow cancer, while in prison at Rikers Island in New York to face trial on rape charges, according to the NBC report.
Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Reports NBC News
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), according to NBC News, which cited sources on Monday.
While imprisoned at Rikers Island in New York, where he is awaiting trial on rape charges, Weinstein is currently undergoing treatment for this type of bone marrow cancer.
Craig Rothfeld, Weinstein's legal healthcare representative, declined to comment to Reuters about his health status, citing a desire to respect Weinstein's privacy.
Weinstein, 72, has faced numerous health issues, as noted by his lawyers. In September, he was taken to the hospital from Rikers Island for heart surgery.
He has denied engaging in any non-consensual sexual encounters. In February 2020, he was found guilty of rape charges, a case that played a significant role in sparking the #MeToo movement.
In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned his conviction, ruling that Weinstein did not receive a fair trial due to a judge allowing testimony from accusers with whom he had not been formally charged. He is now in prison awaiting a retrial.
Weinstein also faces two additional criminal charges from a prior indictment, to which he has pleaded not guilty, including a first-degree criminal sexual act charge and a third-degree rape charge. In September, he entered a not guilty plea for an extra charge of sexual assault.
His representatives have previously reported that he suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, and fluid accumulation in his heart and lungs.
