Harvey Weinstein has been taken back to New York City's Bellevue Hospital for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney, Imran Ansari, said in a statement.

"It is expected that he will remain there until his condition stabilizes," Ansari said.

The disgraced film producer is being held at Rikers Island while he awaits a new trial on sexual assault charges.

Weinstein has been diagnosed with illnesses including leukemia, according to his associates.

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