Mel Gibson cleared to testify about conversation he had with one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers
msn.comMel Gibson has been cleared to testify about a conversation he had with one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers. But the actor, 66, cannot be questioned on the stand about his previous anti-Semitic remarks as a lawyer requested.
Judge Lisa B Lench made the rulings on Friday (14. 10. 22) ahead of ‘Braveheart’ actor Mel being lined up to inform a jury about a conversation he had with a masseuse, who is one of Weinstein’s latest alleged victims to come forward against the shamed Hollywood boss.
Mel’s involvement was challenged by lawyers for Weinstein at the start of his latest trial in Los Angeles, which sees him on 11 charges of sexual assault and rape.
They claimed Mel’s infamous anti-Semitic remarks in 2006 and 2010 meant he could be biased against Weinstein, who is Jewish.
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