Gigi Hadid Picked As Possible Juror For Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Assault Trial
Supermodel Gigi Hadid might become one of the jurors in the upcoming Harvey Weinstein rape and sexual assault trial, and it's all because she is just doing her civic duty.
Hadid appeared in a New York courtroom Monday morning where she is in the running to become one of Harvey Weinstein's jurors.
According to reports, from inside the courtroom, Hadid told the judge she thinks she can “keep an open mind on the facts.”
Hadid, who lives in New York, did a bit of a different runway walk by the huge crowd of cameras as she entered the courthouse.
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Gigi did tell the court she had met Weinstein in the past, as well as actress Salma Hayek when she was asked about her association with anyone in the case. Potential jurors were read the list of witnesses and participants in the case including actresses Salma Hayek, Charlize Theron, and Rosie Perez.
In the end, Hadid was asked to return Thursday for further questioning. So it's possible she may get picked to sit on the 12-person jury.
As you can imagine, Gigi has an easy excuse to try and get removed from the process, but it seems she is game to sit on the jury. Also, the prosecution may like the fact that a young famous female is amongst the people judging whether or not Weinstein used his position in the entertainment business to commit such alleged crimes.
Gigi Wouldn't Speak About The Case To Photographers
While leaving the courthouse, Hadid told photographers, “I’m not allowed to talk about jury duty. I’m sorry.”
Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and committing sexual assault on another in 2006. If convicted, Weinstein could face life in prison.
As we reported, Harvey Weinstein has also been charged with multiple felonies, including rape, in Los Angeles County after the District Attorney announced the case during the first day of the New York trial.
The office said in a statement, "Jackie Lacey announced today that film producer Harvey Weinstein has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013."
Harvey Weinstein Facing Life In Prison
According to the complaint, On Feb. 18, 2013, Weinstein allegedly went to a hotel and raped a woman after pushing his way inside her room. The next evening, the defendant is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel suite in Beverly Hills.
Weinstein was charged with four felonies including, one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery by restraint.
The Los Angeles DA issued a warrant for Weinstein's arrest but is working with NY officials to decide when he will be brought back to California for an arraignment.
