Weinstein, 72, was reportedly diagnosed last month with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of bone marrow cancer, and has been receiving treatment at Rikers Island. He was admitted to Bellevue Hospital on Friday, though his representatives declined to say why, the New York Post reported.

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.

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

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.

Two sources told NBC News that the embattled former film producer is currently undergoing treatment while behind bars at Rikers Island.

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.