Jennifer Bonjean Explained

Birth Name:Jennifer Ann Bonjean
Birth Place:Valparaiso, Indiana, US
Occupation:Attorney

Jennifer Ann Bonjean (English: Bon ʤiːn; born) is an American attorney of sexual assault cases.

Biography

Born 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Herstik . Lauren . Jacobs . Julia . 2022-09-19 . Defending R. Kelly and Bill Cosby, the Same Combative Lawyer . 2024-07-10 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  2. News: Dave . Thomas . June 30, 2021 . Here's the lawyer who got Bill Cosby's conviction tossed . 2024-07-10 . Reuters.
  3. Web site: A . Aron . 2022-07-07 . Larry Hoover Renounces The Gangster Disciples In Rare Public Comment . 2024-07-10 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  4. Web site: 2021-07-06 . Federal judge denies sentencing break to Larry Hoover, ‘one of the most notorious criminals in Illinois history’ . 2024-07-10 . Chicago Sun-Times . en.
  5. News: Gavin . Robert . 7 January 2021 . NXIVM leader Keith Raniere's new lawyer worked for Bill Cosby . 2024-07-26 . Times Union.
  6. News: Jacobs . Julia . Chiarito . Robert . 2022-09-14 . R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Abuse Case Involving Videos of a Teenage Girl . 2024-07-10 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  7. Web site: Wagmeister . Elizabeth . 2023-05-01 . Harvey Weinstein Hires Bill Cosby’s Lawyer to Appeal L.A. Conviction . 2024-07-10 . Variety . en-US.
  8. Web site: Alexander . Harriet . 2024-07-10 . The lawyer with a 'not guilty' tattoo who's defending Harvey Weinstein . 2024-07-10 . . en.
  9. Web site: Janssen . Kim . 2017-06-22 . Feminist lawyer and conservative judge take eye-rolling, trash talking to next level . 2024-07-10 . . en-US.

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