Michael Ovitz Must Complete Deposition in Julia Ormond Case After Epstein Questions Sparked Walkout
"We are pleased that the Court has held that Michael Ovitz ‘inappropriately terminated’ the deposition," Ormond's lawyers state The post Michael Ovitz Must Complete Deposition in Julia Ormond Case After Epstein Questions Sparked Walkout appeared first on TheWrap .
Michael Ovitz, co-founder of CAA, is required to complete his deposition in Julia Ormond's sexual assault lawsuit by December 18, a judge has ruled. Ovitz's deposition was abruptly terminated in June after he walked out, reportedly in response to questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Ormond's legal team, which includes Kevin Mintzer, Meredith Firetog, and Effie Blassberger, expressed satisfaction with the judge's decision, stating that Ovitz was "not entitled to storm out of the deposition" and is "not above the law."
However, the judge denied Ormond's request for an arrest warrant and contempt finding, and allowed further questions regarding Epstein, which prompted Ovitz's walkout. Ovitz had been ordered to testify in July 2025 as part of Ormond's lawsuit against CAA, alleging that the company facilitated Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct with Ormond in 1995.
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