Harvey Weinstein trial: Former movie mogul hospitalized at Bellevue after returning to Rikers Island ahead of court hearing [Video]

NEW YORK (WABC) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.

Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to city jails.

“They examined him and sent him to Bellevue. It seems like he needs a lot of help, physically. He’s got a lot of problems. He’s getting all kinds of tests. He’s somewhat of a train wreck health wise,” Aidala said.

Harvey Weinstein returned to Rikers Island just days after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his sex assault conviction. The former movie producer was being held in a special unit at Rikers for inmates requiring medical care before being transferred to Bellevue.

Meanwhile, Weinstein is due back in court next Wednesday, which will be the first step toward a …