Gwyneth Paltrow’s team presents court security ‘treat’ in ski accident trial

A judge has rejected an offer from actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s legal team to “treat” courtroom security as she goes on trial in Utah.

This bizarre request provoked the judge to say “thank you, but no thank you”.

this shakespeare in love The actress is on trial for inflicting minor brain damage to 76-year-old retired ophthalmologist Terry Sanderson.

The doctor is seeking $300,000 (£244,000) in damages. Paltrow has denied responsibility for the February 2016 crash and filed a countersuit.

However, in a bizarre turn of events, before testifying on the third day of the Oscar winner’s civil trial in Park City, her attorney Steve Owens said: “My client’s private security wanted to bring treats to the bailiffs because they had How helpful” has been. “

“So, I want to do this transparently and see if there is any objection,” he added.

Mr Sanderson’s lawyers were quick to object, prompting Judge Kent Holmberg to say: “Well, there was an objection, thank you, but no, thank you.”

However, both judges could “decide to do it later” if they wished, the judge added.

It was unclear what treats her team was prepared to offer.