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Jennifer Ann Bonjean (English: Bon ʤiːn; born c. 1970) is an American attorney of sexual assault cases.
Jennifer Bonjean | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jennifer Ann Bonjean c. 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | bonjeanlaw |
Born c. 1970 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Bonjean was a classically trained opera singer, and worked at a rape crisis center in Chicago. She studied at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.[1]
In 2021, she helped free Bill Cosby on his sexual assault charges.[2] Also in 2021, she was hired by Larry Hoover to attempt to appeal his sentence under the First Step Act. The request was denied by Harry Leinenweber.[3][4] Also in 2021, she represented Keith Raniere, the founder of NXIVM. He was sentenced to 120 years in prison.[5]
Bonjean was R. Kelly's lead lawyer during his 2022 sexual abuse trial. She described Kelly as a "victim of extortion and financial exploitation", and called one of his accusers a pathological liar.[6]
In 2023, Harvey Weinstein hired her to defend him in his sexual abuse case.[7]
Bonjean is known for her aggressive litigation strategy. She has a "NOT GUILTY" tattoo on her arm.[8] She is a Conservative feminist, and often trash talks the jury and judge.[9]
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