Harvey Weinstein will not testify as part of his criminal trial, though the former mogul wanted to take the stand.

On May 29, Arthur Aidala, Weinstein’s attorney, told reporters Weinstein was “ seriously contemplating ” taking that stand, but that his team would make a “game-time decision.” The team confirmed Monday that he would not take the stand, as it opens up Weinstein to undue risk, but said that Weinstein had still wanted to share his side of the story.

“He’s not hiding, and we’re not shielding him. He wants to testify, and we respect that. But the courtroom isn’t just about truth — it’s also strategy,” Juda Engelmayer, a spokesperson for Weinstein, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Harvey Weinstein will not testify as part of his criminal trial, though the former mogul wanted to

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