Harvey Weinstein’s trial on rape allegations entered its second week with some discussion of how quickly the proceedings are moving.
15.10.2022 - 23:37 / etonline.com
Mel Gibson can be called to testify against Harvey Weinstein in the disgraced movie mogul's rape and sexual assault trial.Judge Lisa B. Lench ruled that prosecutors can call the actor to the witness stand to corroborate allegations made by Jane Doe 3, who claims Weinstein sexually assaulted her after giving him a message at his hotel back in 2010.
Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez told the judge that Jane Doe 3 told Gibson about the alleged sexual assault while she was giving the star a message.That being said, Martinez said Gibson — who is also friends with Jane Doe 3 — doesn't recall the timing of that conversation and, as such, also wants to call Allison Weiner as another witness. Martinez said Weiner remembers speaking to Gibson and Jane Doe 3 about the alleged incident in 2015.
The deputy D.A. said Weiner's testimony is relevant to establish timing. The judge agreed, and will allow Weiner to testify but only to establish a timeframe.As for the defense, Weinstein's attorney, Mark Werksman,requested that they be allowed to ask Gibson about racist and anti-Semitic statements he has made over the years, including anti-Semitic statements allegedly made to Winona Ryder.
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Mel Gibson has been cleared to testify about a conversation he had with one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers. But the actor, 66, cannot be questioned on the stand about his previous anti-Semitic remarks as a lawyer requested. Judge Lisa B Lench made the rulings on Friday (14.
Mel Gibson can testify about what he learned from one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers, a judge ruled Friday in the rape and sexual assault trial of the former movie mogul.
Harvey Weinstein’s accusers in the sexual assault trial of the incarcerated film mogul.Judge Lisa B. Lench ruled in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday (October 15) that the actor can testify about what his masseuse and friend alleged had happened to her.
Actor Mel Gibson can testify in Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault and rape trial, Judge Lisa B. Lench ruled on Friday. Lench ruled that Gibson can testify about what he learned from one of Weinstein's accusers.
Mel Gibson could possibly take the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial here in Los Angeles.
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Mel Gibson could possibly take the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial here in Los Angeles.
Maane Khatchatourian News Editor, Variety.com Mel Gibson can be called to testify against Harvey Weinstein at the producer’s upcoming Los Angeles rape trial, a judge ruled on Friday. Prosecutors want to call the actor to support the allegations of Jane Doe 3, who claims that Weinstein sexually assaulted her after she gave him a massage at his hotel in 2010. According to Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez, the woman later told Gibson about the incident during a massage, and Gibson’s testimony would help buttress her allegation. Judge Lisa B. Lench allowed prosecutors to call Gibson to the stand. She also denied a defense request that they be allowed to ask Gibson about racist and antisemitic statements he has made over the years. But the defense will be allowed to ask whether Gibson holds a grudge against Weinstein.
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