Weinstein, 72, who was diagnosed with cancer last month, plans to take legal action against NYC Health and Hospitals and Bellevue, arguing that the city’s refusal to provide him ongoing treatment at Bellevue will prevent him from attending his own trial, his camp said Friday.

Harvey Weinstein, former Hollywood producer and rape convict admitted to hospital after he was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in October. Harvey accuses New York City of medical negligence.

The convicted felon is looking to sue New York City officials for “ongoing medical negligence,” his rep said in a statement.

This article contains mention of rape and sexual crimes. Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who had been imprisoned for sexual offenses, has been suffering from cancer. He is back in the hospital for treatment.

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalised for multiple health issues, including COVID-19 and chronic myeloid leukemia.

Weinstein accuses New York City of medical negligence and is contemplating legal action over his care, as he faces a retrial.

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is blaming New York City officials for "ongoing medical negligence". The New York Post reports that Weinstein, who is currently back in hospital, is looking to sue Bellevue Hospital (officially NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue),