Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Trial Won’t Be Delayed to Avoid ‘She Said’ Publicity
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A judge on Monday denied a defense request to postpone Harvey Weinstein’s trial in Los Angeles in order to avoid publicity for “She Said,” a feature film about the exposure of sex abuse allegations against him.
Weinstein is set to go on trial on 11 counts of rape and sexual assault on Oct. 10, and the case is expected to last at least through the end of November. “She Said,” a film based on the book by New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, is due out from Universal on Nov.
18. The film is also expected to have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 16.
Defense attorney Mark Werksman argued that jurors are likely to see billboards, social media and other publicity for the film, which would “dramatically prejudice the ability to get a fair trial.” He also noted the involvement of Brad Pitt, who is a producer on the film. “This is guaranteed to be a big deal in the public consciousness,” Werksman said.
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