In some respects, Mr. Weinstein has been his own worst enemy from the start. In the film community, he was long known as a bully with a reputation for bottomless aggression. As the trial approaches, Mr. Weinstein’s health has deteriorated sharply. Mr. Currao said that Mr. Weinstein was not well and has diabetes and hypertension. After the surgery, Mr. Weinstein began using a walker with two yellow tennis balls affixed to its legs to smooth his passage and soon faced accusations he was exaggerating his injury in a bid for public sympathy.

Source: New York Times January 20, 2020 18:56 UTC