jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery at a New York City Hospital on Monday according to his Representatives Weinstein was taken to Bellevue Hospital from Riker's Island jail due to severe medical conditions his publicist said the procedure called pericardio centesis surgery was necessary to remove fluid on his heart and lungs officials confirmed Weinstein had been feeling unwell for weeks prompting his lawyer to request immediate medical attention due to chest pains the Department of Correction updated its inmate lookup website confirming Weinstein's transfer to bellw hospital prison Ward Weinstein has faced numerous health issues including covid-19 pneumonia diabetes and coronary artery disease his representative stated he remains in custody in New York awaiting a retrial scheduled for November 12th while facing additional allegations and charges thank you for watching Remember to subscribe give your favorite videos a thumbs up and share them