James Woods joined a chorus or praise for Taylor Swift as a lawsuit brought against her by a former radio DJ was dismissed by a U.S. District judge.
The actor weighed in on the trial as Swift’s former bodyguard testified on Friday, tweeting that the singer did not need “the aggravation of a lawsuit.”
TaylorSwift doesn’t need the aggravation of a lawsuit. Win or lose she is making clear that boundaries are important https://t.co/FGFZQD2LeE
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 12, 2017
That lawsuit, seeking $3 million in damages, was filed against Swift by former radio host David Mueller who alleged that the pop star’s accusations about him groping her during a 2013 meet-and-greet were false and cost him his job.
U.S. District Judge William Martinez dismissed the civil case on Friday on request of Swift’s attorney, determining that the singer was not liable since she did not set out to have Mueller fired after the incident. The ruling came after Swift’s former bodyguard, Greg Dent, testified that he saw the alleged groping when it happened but did not intervene because Swift did not give him any signal to act, according to Fox News.
Woods tweeted a follow up message Friday, praising Swift and condemning men who “molest” women.
#TaylorSwift is the classiest celebrity alive today. And, yes, women can do whatever they choose and any man who molests them is not a man. https://t.co/h22zqpXAdc
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 12, 2017
The Grammy-winning songwriter had taken the stand herself on Thursday, testifying about the “despicable and horrifying and shocking” encounter with the former KYGO-FM host at the Denver backstage meet-and-greet.
#TaylorSwift trial: She’s had thousands of fan ‘meet & greets’. Why would she falsely accuse just him? Common sense- he’s guilty. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/lQBl1CqLxT
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 9, 2017
OMFG TAYLOR SWIFT IS ENDING EVERYONE IN THIS TRIAL pic.twitter.com/10hUOdtavC
— Carmen (@anistonbeckett) August 10, 2017
“He stayed attached to my bare ass-cheek as I lurched away from him,” Swift testified about the moment she posed for a photo with Mueller and his girlfriend at the time, Shannon Melcher.
“It was a definite grab. A very long grab,” the 27 year-old singer testified.
Across the street from Taylor Swift’s trial, fans show their support with Post-It notes https://t.co/Lw9vfJKEvY pic.twitter.com/vhH4MA6hUG
— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2017
Swift is counter-suing Mueller for just $1, saying it is a chance to stand up for other women.
Not the biggest fan of Taylor Swift but I’m so enjoying the fact she is suing a man for $1 and the message it’s sending.
— Marlo Perry (@MarloPerry) August 12, 2017
Her testimony drew praises from celebrities who praised her for her bravery and, in the words of Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, displaying “feminist badassery.”
Y’all. I’m digging @taylorswift13 so hard right now for the feminist badassery. https://t.co/v4Fw18oNSV
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) August 12, 2017
Proud of @taylorswift13 for standing strong https://t.co/iBHskhsmgw
— Amber Heard (@realamberheard) August 12, 2017
I may not like things Taylor Swift has allegedly said or done BUT I do commend her for fighting back in court #TaylorSwiftTrial
— B-R-I-Y (@BriyGilgeous) August 11, 2017
Proud of @taylorswift13 for her fierce & cutting testimony & her refusal to settle for being treated like property. Her example is powerful.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 11, 2017
@taylorswift13 you have been so strong this week & are an incredible role model for women all over the world. sending my love❤️
— katie (@showyoufearless) August 12, 2017
Been in several meet n’ greets where radio staff attempt to cross lines. Love @taylorswift13 for fighting 4 women’s safety in the workplace.
— Nelly Furtado (@NellyFurtado) August 11, 2017
The news of the dismissal of the case brought in fresh praise for Swift on Twitter.
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Don’t ?? mess ?? with ?? Taylor ??
A judge has THROWN OUT the Denver DJ’s case against @taylorswift13 just before closing arguments. pic.twitter.com/3WcDQJB6lo
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) August 12, 2017
Wow. All claims against @taylorswift13 thrown out. That is a bold legal decision and in my view, the right one.
— Dan Abrams (@danabrams) August 12, 2017
imagine spending what money you have left to sue taylor swift, making your sexual abuse + shittiness public, and having your case thrown out pic.twitter.com/aimBYA91EO
— alyssa ? (@gyIIenswifts) August 11, 2017
Thank god. Thank you @taylorswift13 for your bravery ?? https://t.co/DiBB88AwVM
— k☕️| 11 days (@dwtsval8ie) August 11, 2017
she’s free!! @taylorswift13 I’m proud of you https://t.co/gA11RETf7G
— ariana demetriades (@ademetriades5) August 11, 2017
Number of women sexually assaulted in a year in America=>300k
Support for @taylorswift13 for standing up. https://t.co/2BSumdi5Sf— Dr. Angela Johnson (@ChasingtheMind) August 12, 2017
Taylor Swift = fearless
We appreacite you.— Mohamed Salih (@MohamedMOSalih) August 11, 2017
she put out a DAMN GOOD MESSAGE THOUGH! AMEN TAY! ?
— KirsTie BenedicT (@kirstiebenedict) August 11, 2017
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