Gigi Hadid returns to court as potential juror in Harvey Weinstein’s trial
Supermodel Gigi Hadid returned to Manhattan court Thursday as a prospective juror in fallen film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial.
The famous catwalker strolled into Manhattan Supreme Court on the eighth day of jury selection. But both sides had already agreed to dismiss her and she’s expected to be excused.
The 24-year-old was summoned as a potential juror on the case on Monday and disclosed to the court that she had met Weinstein before.
But she insisted that she could still be a fair and impartial juror.
“I think I’m still able to keep an open mind on the facts,” she had said. She filled out a questionnaire and was ordered to return Thursday for further questioning.
Lawyers later challenged her assertion that she could keep an open mind in a change-of-venue motion arguing that the cover girl is close friends with Weinstein accuser Cara Delevingne.
Hadid’s model-actress pal alleged in a 2017 tweet that Weinstein lured her into his hotel room and tried to kiss her.
Jury selection continues Thursday and opening statements in the trial are slated to begin Jan. 22.
If convicted, the former Hollywood producer faces up to life in prison.
He’s charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of rape and one count of criminal sex act, stemming from allegations from three women.
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