Trigger Warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault.

Harvey Weinstein is back in the hospital after emergency heart surgery. Weinstein, who has had numerous health issues in recent years, was transferred from Rikers Island in New York City to Bellevue Hospital on Sunday, September 8, after reporting that he was not feeling well.

According to his legal team, Weinstein had pericardiocentesis surgery the next morning to relieve the fluid buildup around his heart and lungs, as per NBC New York.

Weinstein’s representatives are now hoping that he can stay in the hospital for an extended period of time. One of his representatives, Curtis Rothfeld, told NBC New York that the goal is to “keep him in the hospital indefinitely through the trial to deal with his ailments.”

Weinstein’s upcoming retrial, scheduled for November, adds urgency to his current situation. While his heart surgery has stabilized his condition, his team believes he should remain in medical care.

Arthur Aidala, Weinstein’s lawyer, confirmed that his client was transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital due to his deteriorating health. Weinstein’s legal team has expressed concern about his physical fitness to attend upcoming court dates, including one on Thursday, September 12.

Weinstein’s health issues have been well documented, and his representatives claim he requires ongoing treatment. In a statement to PEOPLE, Rothfeld and Engelmayer said that Weinstein has many serious health issues that require ongoing treatment. They thanked the New York City Department of Correction and Rikers Island for quickly transferring him to Bellevue Hospital.

Weinstein’s retrial for rape and sexual assault is tentatively scheduled for November 12, 2024. This follows the New York Court of Appeals’ decision in April 2024 to overturn Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction.

The high court ruled, 4-3, that the trial judge erred in allowing testimony from three women whose accusations were not part of Weinstein’s official charges.

The upcoming retrial is expected to be critical for Weinstein, whose 2020 conviction was previously seen as a landmark in the #MeToo movement. However, it remains unclear whether Weinstein’s health will allow him to participate in the trial.

Judge Curtis Farber of the Manhattan Supreme Court set the tentative retrial date during a hearing on July 19. In a separate hearing on July 9, Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg hinted that new allegations might come forward during the retrial, as more sexual assault claims were still being investigated.

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of accident, which may be sensitive for some readers.

Kannada television actor Kiran Raj rose to widespread fame and recognition for his hit show Kannadathi. A recipient of several awards and recognition, the actor has won the hearts of his fans with his handsome looks. Recently, in a shocking turn of events, Kiran met with a severe road accident, suffering major injuries.

As per a report by Zee News, Kiran Raj was traveling in his own car as he was shooting for his film Rani. His car collided with the divider and got overturned completely. While the actor’s car got immediately damaged, he suffered from a serious injury to his chest.

Moreover, it is reported that the actor was not traveling alone and had the producer of the film with him. However, the latter did not get injured or even unseated since he was wearing the seatbelt.

Well, the news has left many of his fans unsettled and worried, as they await an official update on his wellbeing and recovery post the massive accident.

For the unversed, Kiran Raj has been one of the most loved names in the Kannada television industry and has been a part of a number of shows beside Kannadathi. These include multilingual shows such as Heroes, Love By Chance, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Tu Aashiqui and many others.  

He went on to foray even in the film industry with the movie Watchman. Thereafter he became a part of several other Kannada films, such as March’22, Asathoma Sadhgamaya and more.

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