Michael Ovitz Storms Out of Deposition After Being Asked About Jeffrey Epstein

Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), exited a deposition on June 1 after being questioned about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The deposition was part of a lawsuit filed by actress Julia Ormond, who alleges CAA facilitated her sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein in December 1995. Ormond's legal team sought to explore Ovitz's connections to Epstein as part of their case, aiming to establish potential patterns of behavior or influence. Ovitz's departure occurred when the line of questioning turned to his alleged friendship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The specific details of the questions that prompted Ovitz's exit were not immediately disclosed, but the context points to an attempt by Ormond's lawyers to link Ovitz's associations to the alleged negligence of CAA in protecting its clients. This incident highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by prominent figures in Hollywood and their past associations.