Emmy-Profitable Producer David Nutter Testifies at Harvey Weinstein Trial

Producer and director David Nutter testified on the Harvey Weinstein trial, referred to as by the prosecution to corroborate particulars of an accuser’s story.

Nutter, greatest referred to as an Emmy-winning govt producer and director on “Sport of Thrones,” got here up earlier this week within the trial when a girl accusing Weinstein of rape informed the jury that she confided in Nutter after she was allegedly assaulted by Weinstein. She mentioned Nutter was the primary particular person she informed concerning the incident in query.

Nutter was working with the mannequin and actor — who is understood within the case as Natassia M. — on a business in 2007 or 2008. Throughout his testimony, Nutter mentioned that Natassia M. is now a buddy and somebody he has mentored within the trade. He had employed her on just a few reveals all through the years, together with “Darkish Angel.”

In Oct. 2009, Natassia M. referred to as Nutter to reveal her encounter with Weinstein in London. On the decision, she was upset and emotional and appeared “out of types,” he mentioned. “She didn’t look like the Natassia I knew.”

“She spoke very slowly, she spoke very hesitantly,” Nutter recollects of that cellphone name. She informed him that she was sexually assaulted and that “somebody got here right into a room and was forceful together with her.” She disclosed to Nutter that the alleged perpetrator was Weinstein.

Requested by the prosecutor if he shared any recommendation with Natassia, Nutter mentioned he informed her that he would defend her and “simply watch your self, watch out.” 

Throughout cross-examination, Weinstein’s legal professional Mark Werksman requested Nutter if Natassia M. knowledgeable him that he would take the stand to corroborate her story. Nutter mentioned he was informed that he “could also be a witness.” Werksman then requested Nutter if the accuser informed him, “In the event that they name you, will you again me up?” He clarified that it was really him who informed Natassia that he would “again her up.”

“Too many instances in Hollywood this has occurred,” Nutter informed Deputy District Legal professional Paul Thompson throughout redirect. “I simply wished her to know that she may rely upon me.” 

Nutter is named a profitable drive behind many tv pilots. He has directed pilots for “Roswell,” “Darkish Angel,” “Smallville,” “With out a Hint,” “Supernatural,” “The Mentalist,” “Arrow,” “The Flash” and extra. In 2015, he received the Emmy for excellent drama directing for “Sport of Thrones.”

On Wednesday, Natassia M. testified to element her allegations of sexual assault towards Weinstein. She mentioned that Weinstein raped her in 2008 after the BAFTA Awards in London and alleged a collection of further assaults over the subsequent handful of years. She defined the complicated story to the jury, testifying that she agreed to fulfill Weinstein every time for enterprise functions, since she believed she needed to stay in his good graces and was involved he was blacklisting her, given his immense quantity of energy within the leisure trade.

When Weinstein’s protection cross-examined Natassia M., they questioned why she continued to see Weinstein after she was allegedly raped. “You by no means really informed Mr. Weinstein that you simply didn’t wish to have intercourse that night, did you?” Weinstein’s legal professional requested. She replied, “I did, I informed him I don’t do the casting sofa factor.”