
Harvey Weinstein's defense team secures a win; can use email from California Governor Newsom's wife in trial
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Harvey Weinstein was granted a small gift in trial with the judge allowing the defense to question California Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, about an email she sent Weinstein.
Los Angeles Judge Lisa Lench ruled that the defense could ask about an email Siebel Newsom sent seeking media advice from Weinstein, but could not say it was about revelations of an affair that Gavin Newsom had with an aide when he was mayor of San Francisco. Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer.
Weinstein's attorney, Mark Werksman, argued it was imperative to include the details, stating, "Of all things you’d think a woman that is raped by Harvey Weinstein wouldn’t do, it’s ask him how to deal with a sex scandal."
The judge disagreed with Werksman, suggesting he was overstating the case by saying Weinstein’s due process was at stake.