Harvey Weinstein Has Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, NBC Reports

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York, US, September 18, 2024. (Reuters)
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York, US, September 18, 2024. (Reuters)
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Harvey Weinstein Has Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, NBC Reports

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York, US, September 18, 2024. (Reuters)
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York, US, September 18, 2024. (Reuters)

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), NBC News reported on Monday, citing sources.

Weinstein is currently undergoing treatment for CML, a type of bone marrow cancer, while in prison at Rikers Island in New York to face trial on rape charges, according to the NBC report.

Craig Rothfeld, Weinstein's legal healthcare representative, declined comment when asked by Reuters on the status of his health, citing respect for Weinstein's privacy.

Weinstein, 72, has been beset with health problems, his lawyers had earlier said. He was rushed to the hospital from Rikers Island jail in September to undergo heart surgery.

Weinstein, who has denied having any non-consensual sexual encounters with anyone, was found guilty on rape charges in February 2020 in a case that provided impetus for the #MeToo movement. The New York Court of Appeals threw out the conviction in April, finding Weinstein did not get a fair trial because a judge improperly allowed testimony by accusers he was not formally charged with assaulting.

He is in prison awaiting a retrial.

Weinstein still faces two other criminal counts from an earlier indictment where he also pleaded not guilty, including another first-degree criminal sexual act charge and a third-degree rape charge. In September, he pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of sexual assault.

Weinstein suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, fluid in his heart and lungs, his representatives have previously said.



Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year
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Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the launch of the second annual Riyadh Film Music Festival, scheduled to take place July 30 to August 9 at the Red Hall Theater of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The festival will bring together renowned film composers from around the world.

This year’s festival offers a unique audio-visual experience that combines screenings of iconic films with live orchestral performances, underscoring the commission’s commitment to fostering the arts and stimulating cultural activity in the capital, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The Riyadh Film Music Festival is one of the key initiatives under the Lifestyle Sector of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and is part of the events held in conjunction with the Esports World Cup.

It aims to host some of the world’s largest cultural and entertainment events, offering diverse artistic and recreational options for residents and visitors alike, while reinforcing Riyadh’s position on the global cultural map.