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New technology could change the way our legal system works… because a judge in Florida has donned a virtual reality headset to get a better view of a defendant’s testimony.
Lawyer Ken Padowitz uses VR to defend his client in a criminal case, and he joined us on “TMZ Live” to explain how this luxury technology is being introduced into the legal system.
Ken’s client is Miguel Albisu …the man owns a wedding venue in Florida and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Albisu brandished a gun at a wedding reception but says he acted in self-defense after some attendees started getting rowdy.
TMZ has obtained the VR clip that Padowitz showed the judge… and it shows Albisu’s version of events, putting viewers in his shoes. Padowitz says the judge now understands why Albisu felt threatened and pulled a gun.
Of course, prosecutors will likely argue that VR simply shows one side’s point of view… but Padowitz explains why that shouldn’t be a major hurdle going forward.
Pretty cool stuff. The future is here, folks.
Watch the full interview on “TMZ Live”…check your local listings.