It was hopelessly hopeless?
The judge said depositions for Twigs, born Tahliah Barnett, and LaBeouf had to be completed by mid-January.
Im sure its painful for both of them.
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I dont want to minimize that.
But they have to put this part of the case behind them, she said of the long-delayed depositions.
Before ending the hearing, the judge made one more pitch to the parties, encouraging them to settle.
LaBeouf initially struck an apologetic tone inan email to theNew York Timeswhen Barnett first stepped forward with her claims.
I have no excuses for my alcoholism or aggression, only rationalizations.
I have been abusive to myself and everyone around me for years.
I have a history of hurting the people closest to me.
Im ashamed of that history and am sorry to those I hurt, he wrote.
Reps for LaBeouf did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A trial in the case waspreviously set for 2023, thenpushed to 2024ahead of the new 2025 date.
