’s divorce trial — one of the most high-profile breakups ever in the San Antonio area — got underway Wednesday after her attempt to disqualify the presiding judge failed.on grounds he has shown “bias and lack of impartiality” in his rulings ahead of the trial. Her motion was denied by a visiting judge called in to hear arguments on the issue.
His ruling cleared the way for the trial to start with jury selection. Court was adjourned Wednesday evening after the selection of six men and six women to serve on the jury. Opening statements are expected Thursday. And because she didn’t comply with pretrial rulings, Elizabeth Weston will not be allowed to testify during the trial. A number of her expert witnesses also have been stricken because Graham Weston’s lawyers were unable to depose them ahead of the trial.
She has accused Graham Weston of sexually assaulting her and having extramarital affairs, allegations he has denied. She has been accused of recording him and hiring a private investigator to track him for a year and a half.One of the issues jurors will have to decide is how to split up the Westons’ community estate. The exact size of the estate has not been disclosed as yet.
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