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.

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.

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

Weinstein accuses New York City of medical negligence and is contemplating legal action over his care, as he faces a retrial.

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is planning to sue New York City over "ongoing medical negligence," New York Post reported. The 72-year-old plans to file a lawsuit against NYC Health and Hospitals and Bellevue Hospital.

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),