Weinstein, 72, was reportedly diagnosed last month with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of bone marrow cancer, and has been receiving treatment at Rikers Island. He was admitted to Bellevue Hospital on Friday, though his representatives declined to say why, the New York Post reported.

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

Two sources told NBC News that the embattled former film producer is currently undergoing treatment while behind bars at Rikers Island.

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalised for multiple health issues, including COVID-19 and chronic myeloid leukemia.

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is back in the hospital and now plans to sue New York City over “ongoing medical negligence,” The Post has learned. Weinstein, 72, who was diagnosed with cancer last month,

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),

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