Overview
- Jurors in Los Angeles reached a decision Tuesday, with the court set to announce the verdict Wednesday morning.
- In closing arguments, Saxon’s lawyer sought roughly $1.7 million and cast him as an injured employee, while Ye’s attorney argued he was an independent contractor and accused him of lying.
- Ye testified Friday and frequently yawned and replied, “I don’t recall,” conduct his lawyer later characterized as boredom rather than sleeping.
- Bianca Censori told jurors she worked on the project and holds power of attorney to sign on Ye’s behalf, which the defense said was routine and not improper.
- The sides dispute compensation and status: Saxon says he was promised $20,000 per week and shorted, while the defense cites $240,000 in payments; jurors could consider punitive damages if they find malice.