Gwyneth Paltrow ski case: Accuser who became ‘self-imposed recluse’ seen in dozens of travel photos after crash
Gwyneth Paltrow’s accuser, who claims he became a “self-imposed recluse” after a 2016 ski crash, has been shown multiple photos on Facebook of him travelling following the incident.
Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, said he was “living another life” after a collision with Paltrow on a Utah ski slope, which he says left him with broken ribs and severe brain injuries.
He is suing the movie star for $300,000 (£244,000), while Paltrow is counter-suing for the nominal amount of $1, saying Mr Sanderson hit her.
Taking the stand for a second time in the case, Mr Sanderson was shown pictures by Paltrow‘s lawyers, taken from his own Facebook page, of him enjoying multiple holidays after the accident, including hiking and skiing.
Pic – Facebook/Park City Court
Pic – Facebook/Park City Court
He accepted he had travelled to multiple countries and attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration and rock gig.
Pic – Facebook/Park City Court
Pic – Facebook/Park City Court
Cinco de Mayo. Pic – Facebook/Park City Court
Mr Sanderson said he travelled because “it was part of the healing process” as he “was told by several neurologists and cognitive therapists” to return to his routine of travelling, which happened “since retirement mostly”.
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He claimed he struggled during the trips, unable to go by himself.
“Looking back at that time, I was determined to prove I didn’t have any mental issues,” he said.
Mr Sanderson said it was “very difficult” to sue a celebrity and his life had been “exposed” during the lawsuit.
Having already testified, Paltrow said she felt “very sorry” for her accuser’s health following the incident, but that she was not “at fault” and had been the crash “victim” instead.
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Mr Sanderson then apologised to Paltrow for previously referring to her as sounding “like King Kong coming out of the jungle”, clarifying that his intention had been “twisted up”.
Closing arguments will be presented on Thursday.
The United States and European Union have agreed a trade deal, says Donald Trump.
The announcement was made as the US president met European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at one of his golf resorts in Scotland.
Speaking after talks in Turnberry, Mr Trump said the EU deal was the “biggest deal ever made” and it will be “great for cars”.
The US will impose 15% tariffs on EU goods into America, after Mr Trump had threatened a 30% levy.
He said there will be an EU investment of $600bn in the US, the bloc will buy $750bn in US energy and will also purchase US military equipment.
Mr Trump had earlier said the main sticking point was “fairness”, citing barriers to US exports of cars and agriculture.
He went into the talks demanding fairer trade with the 27-member EU and threatening steep tariffs to achieve that, while insisting the US will not go below 15% import taxes.
For months, Mr Trump has threatened most of the world with large tariffs in the hope of shrinking major US trade deficits with many key trading partners, including the EU.
Ms von der Leyen said the agreement would include 15% tariffs across the board, saying it would help rebalance trade between the two large trading partners.
In case there was no deal and the US had imposed 30% tariffs from 1 August, the EU has prepared counter-tariffs on €93bn (£81bn) of US goods.
Ahead of their meeting on Sunday, Ms von der Leyen described Mr Trump as a “tough negotiator and dealmaker”.
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At least 11 people have been stabbed at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, with six in a critical condition.
Officials say a suspect is in custody – and at this stage, it is believed the attack was a “random act” that involved a folding-style knife near the checkout area.
Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters: “Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn’t more.”
Pic: AP
The suspect, who is from Michigan, is not known to police – and was captured within three minutes thanks to “citizen involvement”.
The attack unfolded in Traverse City – and Tiffany DeFell, who was in the car park at the time, described scenes of chaos.
“It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out,” she said. “This is something you see out of the movies.”
Beyond the six people in a critical condition, it is believed the remaining five were seriously hurt. All 11 are still being treated in hospital.
Pic: AP
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said: “Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.”
A Walmart spokesperson added that the retailer is working closely with law enforcement.
“Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we’re thankful for the swift action of first responders,” a statement said.
Pic: AP
At this stage, the ages of the victims is unclear – but it is not thought any of the victims were Walmart employees.
Traverse City is about 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
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