I do not imagine that jurors will need to consider any of the counts for long though. If I were a gambler (and I am), I'd say that it is 80% or higher in favor of Lupovitz. Though he did not testify in his own defense, the intricate details of his entertainment company operation were made clear for the jury by an attorney and an expert. This man is a personable, well-spoken businessman that was deserted by his co-defendants to stand trial by himself in a far-reaching and downright crazy conspiracy prosecution.
If you were to hear the details of this case you'd believe that the State of California is flush with money and/or someone has a serious grudge against Ofer Lupovitz. After all the hoopla, media blitz, and serious charges, the reality is that there were independent contractors with clear contracts that detailed every part of the relationship each had with the company and specifics on expected behavior. Most important, there is no evidence that contradicts these contracts. None whatsoever.
For Mr. Lupovitz the lengthy ordeal will finally be over if the jury acquits on all three counts. The counts are 1) pimping; 2) pandering; and 3) conspiracy. If by some wild stretch of the imagination he is not acquitted on all counts, then the state could file some or all of the remaining counts (180) that he was charged with – I cannot envision this happening though.
I have made the statement that I am the only escort business owner to ever be acquitted by a jury on organized crime charges in relation to the business in any state or federal court in the United States. I do believe that as of tomorrow, or possibly the following day, I will be sharing that unlikely title with Ofer Moses Lupovitz. I cannot think of a better person that I'd like to share that title with. Perhaps it is a new trend and overzealous prosecutions in adult business cases won't fly anymore.
My thoughts are with Ofer Lupovitz on the eve of deliberations. It really will all work out as it is supposed to.
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