News | Entertainment
24 Apr 2024 12:36
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Harvey Weinstein is said to be "doing fine" after reportedly testing positive for coronavirus

    The 68-year-old convicted rapist - who was sentenced to 23 years in prison after he was found guilty of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act earlier this month - is said to still be in medical isolation in prison and is now "mending"


    A source told Deadline: "He is fine.

    "He is over the hump and just mending."

    Earlier this week, Weinstein was reported to have been one of two people to test positive for the virus in New York's Wende Correctional Facility, just days into his 23-year sentence.

    A source said at the time: "He tested positive and is quarantined."

    Weinstein is said to have been isolated at the prison, while a representative for the movie mogul said they were not aware of the diagnosis.

    The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision were not able to say who had tested positive because of federal health-care privacy law, but they did confirm that two had tested positive for the coronavirus.

    What's more, it has been claimed the disgraced movie mogul wants to postpone his civil case by two months.

    He is being sued by actress Wedil David, who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2016, but his legal team have asked the judge for an eight-week extension "due to the current coronavirus crisis" that is sweeping across the globe.

    According to the court documents, his lawyer has claimed there are several reasons why the former movie producer can't meet the deadline; including his recent conviction in his New York rape case, his forthcoming criminal case in Los Angeles, and his declining health and on-going medical problems.

    After Weinstein was sentenced, he was rushed to hospital after suffering a "dangerous" rise in blood pressure following his sentencing hearing.

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     24 Apr: Harry Belafonte "died laughing", according to his daughter Shari
     24 Apr: Dame Julie Andrews "doubted" she would ever make it as a star
     24 Apr: Candace Cameron Bure "can't wait" to become a grandmother
     24 Apr: Christina Hendricks has married George Bianchini
     24 Apr: Mel B has teased another Spice Girls reunion
     24 Apr: Melissa McCarthy thinks some people feel "threatened" by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
     24 Apr: Brian Wilson told his daughter to "watch out for the sharks" when she entered the music industry
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Crusaders players are rallying around Rob Penney as the external pressure intensifies over his coaching future More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    After a shock announcement in March, the Ministry for Disabled People has clarified its changes to spending rules More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Harry Belafonte "died laughing", according to his daughter Shari 12:33

    General:
    No lack of satisfaction and smiles for kayaker Aimee Fisher after confirmation of her return to the Olympic arena 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Dame Julie Andrews "doubted" she would ever make it as a star 12:03

    Business:
    After a shock announcement in March, the Ministry for Disabled People has clarified its changes to spending rules 11:57

    Soccer:
    Arsenal's heaped pressure on chasers Liverpool and Manchester City with a 5-nil Premier League drubbing of Chelsea at the Emirates 11:47

    Entertainment:
    Candace Cameron Bure "can't wait" to become a grandmother 11:33

    Rugby:
    The Crusaders players are rallying around Rob Penney as the external pressure intensifies over his coaching future 11:27

    Health & Safety:
    An investigation's concluded a rat foot reportedly found in garlic bread - must have been introduced in the home 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Christina Hendricks has married George Bianchini 11:03

    Law and Order:
    Key moments from Donald Trump's 'hush money' trial as a 'tabloid king' testifies about burying stories 10:47


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd