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Michael Ovitz Ordered to Complete Deposition After Storming Out
Variety • • world
Key Points:
- A judge ordered CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz to complete his deposition in Julia Ormond's sexual assault lawsuit, after he abruptly left a previous session when questioned about Jeffrey Epstein.
- Ormond is suing CAA for arranging a meeting with Harvey Weinstein in 1995, after which she alleges Weinstein sexually assaulted her; Ovitz's deposition focuses on CAA's relationship with Weinstein and handling of sexual misconduct.
- Ovitz became irate when asked about his relationship with Epstein, took off his microphone, and left the deposition; Ormond's lawyers sought an arrest warrant and contempt charges, which the judge denied.
- Judge Adam Silvera ruled that Ovitz inappropriately terminated the deposition and must complete it by December 18, while not ruling out further questions about Epstein.
- Ormond’s lawyers praised the ruling, emphasizing that Ovitz is not above the law, and noted previously disclosed emails showing communication between Ovitz and Epstein.
