Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is back in the hospital and gearing up to sue New York’s public health system as he faces a new sex crimes trial. Weinstein, 72, was reportedly diagnosed last month with chronic myeloid leukemia,

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

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

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),

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