Bail Money Rises To $2 Million Dollars for Harvey Weinstein; Arrives on a Walker in Court

Harvey Weinstein's personal health and court case continues to worsen in several ways. There has been constant reports about how Weinstein's health has been struggling lately and will be having a back surgery soon.

And now, according to a report in E!, Weinstein used a walker as he arrived to a court hearing on his criminal sexual assault case in New York City on Wednesday, while a judge increased the disgraced Hollywood producer's bail to ensure he will not flee ahead of his trial after he allegedly failed to wear his electronic ankle monitor.

"We wanted him to use a walker last week and Mr. Weinstein didn't want the press to think he was seeking sympathy," Rotunno said, according to CNN. "He is in pain, he's having surgery, and we will be back in court on January 6 for trial."

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to charges he raped a woman in a New York hotel room in 2013 and performed a forcible sex act on a different woman in 2006. He could face life in prison if convicted. The producer, who has been accused of sexual harassment and assault out of court by dozens of women, has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.

At Wednesday's hearing, the judge ordered Weinstein to continue wearing his ankle bracelet and offered him three options: $5 million cash bail, a $50 million security bond partially secured at 10%, or a $2 million insurance company bond. His lawyer said he opted for the latter, which would be secured with his original $1 million cash bail plus additional assets, according to CNN.

The judge also said that should Weinstein have any further medical issues, the court would "not be terribly understanding," and also asked him if he understood that if he failed to appear, a warrant would be issued for his arrest.

"I have every intention of being here," CNN quoted him as saying.