19h 40min, jan 25, 2020 y - THE BLAST
James Franco Wants His
Involvement In JD & AH
Case Kept Private
Description:
According to a legal letter, obtained by The Blast, James Franco is asking that his deposition and any answers he gives about the ongoing case be sealed. Franco is asking that not only is the information kept private, but the fact that he is sitting for a deposition at all be kept from the public.
Franco’s attorney sent a letter to Johnny Depp’s team saying that prior to him agreeing to appear for his deposition, he wants a document put in place to protect any information he provides during questioning.
In fact, he is asking for a clause to be put in place so that if Depp or anyone leaks the transcripts there would be financial damages.
The letter begins, “I am checking with Mr. Franco regarding his availability during the weeks of January 20 or February 10. Please let me know if any dates during those weeks do not work for you. Please also provide me with an estimate regarding the time that each side will need to question him.”
It continues, “Prior to agreeing to appear, we request that a Protective Order re Confidentiality be entered by the Court that contains, among other provisions, the following: the transcript will not be used for any purpose other than the litigation; if any portion of the transcript is submitted to the Court, it be submitted under seal; no party can discuss the fact that Mr. Franco’s deposition is being or has been taken with any third party or anyone else including the press; no party can discuss Mr. Franco’s testimony and/or the transcript with (or show any portion of the transcript to) a third party or anyone else including the press; and if any party violates the confidentiality provisions, that party is responsible for liquidated damages (in an amount we can discuss).”
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