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A judge has ordered former CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz to complete his deposition in the Julia Ormond sexual assault lawsuit by December 18, after he previously walked out during questioning about Jeffrey Epstein.
Lawyers for Julia Ormond are seeking a bench warrant to arrest Michael Ovitz after he walked out of a deposition when pressed about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; they argue the incident, along with prior conduct, shows contempt for court and seek Ovitz’s appearance and related documents, including communications with Harvey Weinstein, in the ongoing suit against CAA.
Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman is bidding about $63.5–$64 billion to buy Universal Music Group, naming Michael Ovitz as chairman and keeping Lucian Grainge as CEO; the plan envisions a Berkshire Hathaway‑style entertainment conglomerate with an NYSE listing possibility, while the board reviews the proposal and Bolloré’s stake adds a wildcard to the deal.