Posted on 02/03/2016 6:24:03 AM PST by WhiskeyX
A California state judge today ordered Bill Cosby to give a second deposition in a civil lawsuit brought by Judy Huth.
Huth's attorney, Gloria Allred, asked the court to compel Cosby to do so just a few months after his first deposition, which took place in October.
This second deposition must take place before the end of February, in accordance with the judge's order. The reason for the second deposition was not clear.
·
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
The reason for the second deposition is to trap him on coaching he received for the first deposition. They’re looking for changes in testimony he can’t remember... good tactic.
Anything that Gloria Allred is involved in is nothing more than a publicity stunt.
I certainly agree with you there!
I meant to add that Gloria is the Heidi Fleiss of the Hollywood legal scene.
He should have a transcript from his prior deposition...and he would be wise to read it, to avoid conflicting testimony.
Understood and he’ll likely get prepped again, but old people and extensive testimony repeated months apart is another task more difficult when it involves working on memory.
Has Gloria contacted Bill Clinton yet?
In the article, it says his attorneys wanted her to give her first deposition first, which was denied.
Hah.
So they could mold his testimony around hers.
You gotta mold the lie to fit the evidence, right?
“Objection. Asked and answered.”
One would think. But there are different questions that might logically lead to what should be the same answer, are there not?
That would be for the judge to determine.
I think it’s unusual to have a second deposition. The article didn’t state the reason for that.
Funny though... my impression is that depositions are preparatory and for situations where witnesses, etc. cannot be present in front of a judge during a trial. Perhaps I’m wrong on that, but that’s not surprising. I’ll gladly admit when it’s shown I’m not.
All I’m working from is a personal case of mine where a judge was not present during depositions. Just lawyers from both sides.
Lost the link but this explains the purpose - a deposition is nearly always referred to in a hearing/trial with a judge.
PURPOSE OF A DEPOSITION.
Opposing counsel is taking your deposition for four reasons:
1. They want to find out what facts you have in your actual knowledge and possession regarding the issues in your lawsuit. They are interested in what your story is now and what it is going to be at the trial.
2. They want you to testify to a specific story so that you will have to tell the same story at the trial and they will know in advance what your story is going to be.
3. Your testimony given in a deposition may be read at trial. They hope to catch you in a lie or omission because if they were to do so, they can claim at the trial that you are not a truthful person and, therefore, your testimony should not be believed on any of the points, particularly the crucial ones.
Depositions are used for discovery — to learn what the other side knows and to get their story — and a judge is not usually present in the room. But attorneys can note their objections on the record and ask a judge to rule on them later.
Witnesses may be deposed and counsel will submit the transcript in lieu of appearance at trial: de bene esse depositions. Expert witnesses frequently do those.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.