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Thursday, June 6, 2002
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Winona Ryder
The media kept a healthy distance from Winona Ryder Thursday, who showed up to court sporting an arm brace and a short new hairdo.
Reporters and cameramen were on their best behavior after a court spokesman laid down the law, reminding everyone that Winona "is entitled to get in and out of the court safely. That broke down Monday."
Broke down in a big way. Winona claims she fractured her right elbow in the media crush on her way to court.
Meantime, in court, the prosecution continued to lay out its case. They are hoping to convince the prosecution there is enough evidence to put Winona Ryder on trial.
In court Thursday, prosecutors once again showed still photos from Winona's Saks Fifth Avenue shopping spree, a tape first obtained by "Extra." But the defense demanded to know why prosecutors wouldn't turn over the entire, unedited videotape.
Even though the 30-year old actress has her supporters outside Beverly Hills court, some wonder how a criminal trial would affect her career. Thom Geier, senior editor at Entertainment Weekly, says Winona Ryder has never tried to star in blockbusters.
Instead, she's taken on smaller, artsy roles, like in Woody Allen's "Celebrity" and
"Girl, Interrupted." In the upcoming issue of EW, the magazine reports she has one quality that will always keep her working. Thom says, "She has the reputation of being a consummate professional."
It's obvious many of Winona's fans are already convinced of her innocence. But to remain free, Winona may have to convince a jury of her peers.
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