Alan Dershowitz Hired as Harvey Weinstein’s Legal Advisor
Harvard Law bigwig Alan Dershowitz is adding another line to his resume as Harvey Weinstein‘s consultant.
The professor emeritus and lawyer will be advising Weinstein’s legal team, helping the film director to defend himself against numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
Dershowitz is looking to get his hands on “exculpatory” emails belonging to The Weinstein Co., which he thinks will strengthen his case, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In a statement obtained by THR, Dershowitz explained his new role, stating:
“I have been retained to consult with Benjamin Brafman, Esquire who is representing Harvey Weinstein. I have agreed to consult on the specific issue of Mr. Brafman’s access to his client’s personal and business emails. On information and belief, it is my professional opinion that Mr. Brafman has the right to see and review these emails in order to prepare his constitutionally-mandated role as counsel to Mr. Weinstein. Mr. Brafman has the right to defend his client in the courts of law, in negotiations with prosecutors, in resolving civil claims in negotiation with civil lawyers and in the court of public opinion. On information and belief these emails contain information which is exculpatory of Mr. Brafman’s client and places the allegations against him in a truthful context.”
Weinstein’s lawyers have reiterated their belief that his right to due process is being violated in new court documents, and they’re continuing to fight for access to company records.
Dershowitz has reportedly rejected the idea of becoming part of President Donald Trump‘s legal team in the past after the offer was made during a dinner between him and the president.
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