Harvey Weinstein, who is currently in custody in New York City, has been hospitalized with COVID-19 and double pneumonia.

Harvey Weinstein, who tested positive for COVID-19 and was diagnosed with double pneumonia, has been hospitalized, according to his representative and prison consultant Craig Rothfeld.

The 72-year-old disgraced movie mogul, who has been incarcerated at New York's Rikers Island jail following a 2020 sexual assault conviction, has been moved to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward.

Rothfeld stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Weinstein is being treated for numerous health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, fluid on his heart and lungs, and other conditions.

Mr. Weinstein contracted double pneumonia in his lungs and tested positive for COVID, he stated.

Rothfeld added that they will continue to express their gratitude to the officers, doctors, and nurses at DOCS, CHS, and NYC H+H who ensured Mr. Weinstein was transferred to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward and will continue to work closely with them to ensure he receives proper medical treatment.

Since February 2020, Weinstein has been incarcerated for 23 years following his conviction for forcing oral sex on Mimi Haley in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann in 2013. Despite his denials, he has been found guilty of non-consensual sex.

"In addition, Mr. Weinstein tested positive for COVID and contracted double pneumonia in his lungs." — Craig Rothfeld, Harvey Weinstein's representative

The former film producer, who was acquitted of rape in April after an appeals court overturned his 2020 conviction, is awaiting a retrial that is tentatively scheduled to begin on November 12.

An investigation into Weinstein is ongoing after multiple accusers came forward following the overturned rape conviction, as prosecutors informed the judge during a July 9 hearing.

In February 2023, Weinstein was convicted of rape, forced oral copulation, and another sexual misconduct count involving a woman known as Jane Doe 1 and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Weinstein's team opposed extradition to California during a May 9 hearing due to the overturned conviction.

"Weinstein's attorney, Diana Fabi Samson, stated during a post-hearing press conference that their primary concern is ensuring that Mr. Weinstein is in New York for the trial and to receive the necessary medical care. Additionally, they are concerned about the potential impact of travel on his health issues."

She later emphasized: "He has serious health issues and has been in a hospital setting since the day he was incarcerated."

Samson pointed out that California cannot extradite Mr. Weinstein because they have not fulfilled their obligations.

Weinstein's next hearing regarding the extradition is scheduled for Aug. 7.

In June, NBC News reported that Weinstein's legal team filed an appeal to overturn his Los Angeles conviction and is requesting a new trial.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.