Ovitz Ordered to Finish Deposition in Julia Ormond Case
The judge allowed further questioning about Ovitz’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and required him to return to complete the testimony by mid‑December, declining to issue an arrest warrant or hold him in contempt.
Overview
- Judge Adam Silvera ruled Thursday that Michael Ovitz "inappropriately terminated" his June deposition and must return to finish answering questions by December 18, 2026.
- Ovitz abruptly left the June 1 deposition after being asked about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, telling counsel he would not discuss Epstein and removing his microphone.
- The court denied Julia Ormond’s requests for a bench warrant and a contempt finding, but warned Ovitz to follow proper deposition procedures when he resumes testimony.
- Plaintiff lawyers say recently released Justice Department emails showing friendly 2012 communications between Ovitz and Epstein justify questions about judgment and patterns of association, while Ovitz and CAA call those questions irrelevant and abusive.
- The resumed deposition could shape Ormond’s broader claim that CAA arranged a 1995 meeting with Harvey Weinstein that led to her alleged assault, and the outcome may affect how the court assesses agency responsibility and witness cooperation ahead of further proceedings.