Harvey Weinstein’s defense urged a jury on Thursday to acquit the former Hollywood titan of rape and sexual assault, arguing that all four accusers were untruthful. Alan Jackson, one of Weins…
’s defense urged a jury on Thursday to acquit the former Hollywood titan of rape and sexual assault, arguing that all four accusers were untruthful.
Jackson argued that the women have recast themselves as victims because they want to be part of a “popular movement.” But he urged the jury to focus on what the women said — or didn’t say — at the time of the alleged assaults.Jackson went through each of the accusers in turn. He paid particular attention to Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has been identified in court as Jane Doe #4.
“Fame and fortune attracts fame and fortune seekers,” Jackson said. “He benefitted, and she benefitted. That’s the meaning of a transactional relationship. They played the game. They hate it now, unequivocally. And that hate translated into their testimony.” Jackson also argued that none of the allegations have been corroborated, and that the prosecution’s case boils down to “take our word for it.” He also urged the jury to disregard the emotions displayed in some of the testimony, saying that the women are effectively saying “believe us because we cried.”Jackson concluded his argument late on Thursday afternoon. The prosecution will have one more chance to address the jury on Friday before deliberations begin.
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