Mel Gibson could have an opportunity to testify against former producer and co-owner of The Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein. According to Los Angeles Superior Court Justice Lisa B.
According to the `, Mel Gibson, who is currently 66, witnessed Harvey Weinstein abuse his power to rape his masseuse and girlfriend, who has not been officially named to protect her identity.
Another rape and one sexual assault count
Currently, Jane Doe #3 adds another charge of rape and sexual assault against Weinstein, who faces 11 counts. Prosecutors said the event happened after Weinstein was massaged by the woman and then followed her into the Beverly Hills bathroom and masturbated. Weinstein pleaded not guilty and denied anything to do with non-consensual sexual activity.
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Gibson casually mentioned Weinstein and she responded
Additionally, prosecutors mentioned that when Gibson casually mentioned Weinstein’s name, the woman responded in a way that gave Gibson the impression that she had suffered sexual assault.
Judge Lench said Mel Gibson’s testimony is still under review and based on how the witness speaks she will judge whether or not he can testify.
The lawyers are asking for Gibson to be cross-examined
On the other hand, Weinstein’s legal team has argued that if Gibson takes a stand, they should be allowed to question him about his controversial anti-Semitic statements he shouted when he was arrested in 2006, as well as the recordings of he was in 2010 racist.
They believe Gibson is prejudiced against the Jewish faith
In addition to Mel Gibson being accused of making anti-Semitic remarks, Weinstein’s legal team also alleges that the actor has a personal vendetta against his client because he is Jewish, and according to the film Gibson directed, The Passion of the Christ, that was it clearly his message was against the Jewish faith.
“Any evidence of Mr. Gibson’s racism or anti-Semitism would create a bias against my client who challenged him,” Werksman said.
Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault and is currently serving a 23-year sentence.
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