Gigi Hadid among 120 potential jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is among potential jurors for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York City. 24-year-old was summoned to court on January 13 for additional questioning where Hadid said that she thinks she would be able to keep an “open mind on facts”. impartiality factor arose since Victoria’s Secret model has met Weinstein as well as actress Salma Hayek, a potential witness.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Hadid has been living in Manhattan and studied criminal psychology at New York School. She was mobbed by photographers and journalists when supermodel left court but didn’t answer any question. “I’m t allowed to talk about jury duty, I’m sorry,” she said.

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Hadid is one of latest potential jurors summoned to court for questioning from pool of 120. Around 40 potential jurors recused mselves from case saying y could t be impartial or ir health condition will t permit m to serve as jurors in tedious process. supermodel is among remaining jurors who were asked to fill up a written questionnaire and has been called for additional questioning on January 16.

written questionnaire comprised of 55 questions in which jurors were asked if y could arrive at a judgement based on evidence produced in court. y were also asked if y or any of ir family members had been a victim of sexual assault. Ar question was about wher potential jurors have read up cases against Weinstein.

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Several cases of rape and sexual assault

disgraced movie mogul is accused of raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulting ar in 2006 but Weinstein has denied all allegations and pleaded t guilty. Hollywood mogul has w been charged with sex crimes in separate cases in Los Angeles. City’s County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said that evidence will prove that Weinstein used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and committed violent crimes against m.

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(With AP inputs)