California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spouse, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, emailed Harvey Weinstein asking for assist dealing with a intercourse scandal involving her husband — two years after she says the movie producer raped her.
A decide gave permission on Monday for the e-mail to be introduced by the protection in Weinstein’s Los Angeles intercourse crimes trial, however mentioned it was forbidden from discussing the e-mail’s subject.
Siebel Newsom — recognized within the trial as Jane Doe 4 — emailed Weinstein in 2007 asking for recommendation on navigate the “dangerous press” that started when her then-boyfriend Gavin Newsom admitted to having an affair along with his marketing campaign supervisor’s spouse.
Weinstein’s legal professional, Mark Werksman, argued for the inclusion of the e-mail’s particulars.
“Of all belongings you’d suppose a girl that's raped by Harvey Weinstein wouldn’t do, it’s [ask him] cope with a intercourse scandal,” Werksman mentioned.
The protection might be prohibited from questioning Siebel Newsom in regards to the affair, however will have the ability to ask her in regards to the recommendation she sought from Weinstein.
The protection plans on utilizing the e-mail as proof the pair have been shut, which they argue wouldn’t be the case if Weinstein had assaulted her.
“The truth that she involves Mr. Weinstein for recommendation signifies the friendship and companionship of Jane Doe 4 and Mr. Weinstein. The protection might be that they'd an affair, that they'd consensual intercourse,” Werksman mentioned.
He added: “She involves him to principally navigate a intercourse scandal.”
The prosecution argued that Siebel Newsom’s private life had no relevance to the case.
Deputy District Legal professional Marlene Martinez mentioned it was clear Weinstein was the “masterful media manipulator.”
“We don’t suppose Jane Doe 4’s response to her boyfriend has something to do with this trial,” Martinez mentioned.
5 of Weinstein’s accusers, together with California’s first girl, are anticipated to take the stand in LA through the trial, which may take months.
On Monday the decide additionally determined a tweet from Siebel Newsom wouldn't be allowed as proof.
The protection had hoped to incorporate the tweet, which was about former President Barack Obama’s daughter Malia getting an internship at The Weinstein Firm, as proof.
Siebel Newsom wrote, “I don’t know why that is being celebrated” regarding the internship. “She's going to most likely simply be assaulted.”
“It's snarky, however it's snarky as a result of she had been raped, and he or she wished to let the general public know?” requested Martinez.
Throughout the ongoing jury choice, potential jurors have been requested if they'd have the ability to impartially consider the governor’s spouse when she took the stand.
Weinstein is dealing with 4 counts of rape and 7 counts of sexual assault from 5 ladies in LA. The disgraced film mogul is hoping to enchantment a 23-year conviction for rape and assault in New York.
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