Harvey Weinstein the former film producer who has faced significant legal and personal challenges is currently hospitalized in New York for Urgent heart surgery according to information shared by his legal team with BBC News Weinstein 72 was transported from Riker's Island jail to Belleview Hospital on Sunday evening details about his condition have not been disclosed but his lawyers report he has been dealing with various health issues including chest pains Weinstein was was convicted of rape and sexual assault in 2020 receiving a 23-year prison sentence however those convictions were overturned this past April due to a ruling that he did not receive a fair trial he may face a retrial later this year his previous convictions include sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Hali in 2006 and raping aspiring actress Jessica man in 2013 the appell at Court's decision highlighted that some witnesses testim monies which were not related to the charges influenced the case in a separate legal matter Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in California for rape with ongoing appeals his health has been a persistent concern he was hospitalized in July for covid-19 and double pneumonia and has faced various other medical issues including diabetes high blood pressure and a history of chest pain and artery blockages Weinstein's case which has become emblematic of the #m2 movement was a significant Catalyst in the fight against sexual misconduct despite his conviction Weinstein maintains his innocence and claims to be a victim of a setup co-founder of Miramax Weinstein was behind many critically acclaimed films and has received numerous Academy Award nominations and wins as he awaits a new trial scheduled for November 12th his health remains a critical concern