Published 16:23 IST, January 14th 2020
Gigi Hadid says she can 'keep an open mind' as a jury member in Harvey Weinstein's trial
Gigi Hadid recently appeared in the court as a potential juror in Harvey Weinstein's trial. The Judge Burke-headed trial started on January 6, 2020 in New York.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid was recently present as one of potential jurors in Harvey Weinstein's trial. Harvey Weinstein criminal trial for charges of sexual assault began on January 6, 2020. Read on to kw more details about this story.
Gigi Hadid new juror in Weinstein’s trial
sexual assault claims against Miramax founder Harvey Weinstein took Hollywood by storm. More than 60 women confessed being harassed by Weinstein in some way or or. Many Hollywood celebrities showed ir support for movements like #MeToo and Time’s Up, which came into existence after sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein came into limelight.
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Harvey Weinstein’s trial finally started on January 6, 2020. Hundreds of New York citizens have been part of Judge James Burke-headed trial. se people have reportedly been told that y could be potentially serving as one of jury members in Harvey Weinstein's trial. w, latest addition to this list of potential jurors is supermodel Gigi Hadid.
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According to a media portal’s report, reporters were first instructed to t report Hadid’s identity as she is a potential candidate for jury service, but reporters were later granted permission to report about this development. Judge Burke went on to ask potential jurors if y kw Weinstein, any of his lawyers and attorneys, or any of people who are connected to this case. When being asked about any connection to this case, Gigi Hadid responded by stating that she has met Harvey Weinstein and Salma Hayek. Salma Hayek had called Harvey a “monster” in a statement to a media portal due to sexual harassment she faced by him.
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This revelation by Hadid led Judge Burke question her furr wher se connections with witness and accused will hinder Gigi from being an impartial juror. Gigi Hadid responded to this question by stating that she thinks she still can keep an open mind based on facts that are present. Many jurors have already been dismissed because of ir connection or claim of being unable to be impartial because of ir link to case. Some potential jurors have also been dismissed because of ir scheduling and health issues.
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16:21 IST, January 14th 2020