NBC News, which first broke the news. Weinstein is receiving treatment at Rikers, sourcs told the outlet. Once one of the top producers in the movie biz, Weinstein fell from grace as the #MeToo movement gained ground around him and dozens of women came forward, accusing him of sexual assault.Several actresses claimed that he retaliated against women who spurned his advances, often derailing their careers.Weinstein was convicted in 2020 of first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape.
He was sentenced to 23 years in prison, but his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.He remains in prison while he appeals a separate 2022 conviction for three sexual assault charges.