Jose Baez is officially off the Harvey Weinstein case
before joining the disgraced Hollywood mogul’s team in January—was formally allowed to withdraw from the team byThe hearing took place nearly one month after reports broke that Weinstein’s latest newly formed legal teamthe attorney who originally represented Weinstein, withdrew from the case in January. Weinstein replaced him with a new team, which included Baez andThe hearing began at 9:30 a.m., with Judge Burke quickly opening the floor to the attorney. “This is your big moment, Mr.
After the hearing Weinstein’s team held a brief press conference. “I think it’s going to be obvious that relationships had with women in this case were quite consensual,” Rotunno told reporters, additionally claiming that the case had been “railroaded” and overtaken by emotions. She also addressed concerns about Weinstein’s constantly shifting legal team ahead of the trial, claiming the changes have been misinterpreted by the media. “He never had bad counsel,” she said.
Allred also addressed questions about whether Rotunno, as a female attorney, may have a different sort of approach when it comes to cross-examining the witnesses in the Weinstein trial. “A bully is a bully, regardless of their gender,” Allred said.with five counts of sexual assault. He has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to begin on September 9.
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