A rep for Harvey Weinstein tells ET that he was redirected to Bellevue Hospital on Monday night while on his way to Rikers Island.
“While he was not convicted on the most serious charges, we are disappointed in the verdict and will be filing an appeal,” Weinstein’s defense team said in a statement to ET. “There are issues in this trial that were extremely troubling, and they prejudiced Mr. Weinstein's ability to have his case fairly judged. These will be addressed to a higher court.”
“In the meantime, we are working on assuring that Mr. Weinstein is brought to Rikers Island's North infirmary unit at the Anna M Kross center complex or in protective custody so that he can get the best medical supervision and care possible,” they continued. Weinstein, however, was redirected to Bellevue Hospital Monday night while on his way to Rikers Island, his rep tells ET. The rep adds it was a"precautionary" measure.
Weinstein's verdict comes after five days of deliberation, which first started on Tuesday, Feb. 18. A jury consisting of seven men and five women heard intense testimonies from one of Weinstein’s accusers as well as several witnesses, including five actresses, called to speak out against his bad behavior. Meanwhile, the defense countered with their own witnesses -- a former Miramax employee and two other actresses -- who attempted to discredit the prosecution's case.
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