Gillio Lopes' lawyer says Jane Doe's attorney wants press coverage only when it helps his side

The lawyer for Cornell defendant Gillio Lopes is accusing Jane Doe's attorney of a double standard when it comes to talking about the case in public.

Andrew Miltenberg, who represents Lopes, went after Thomas Giuffra in a pointed written statement. He was answering a recent court filing in which Giuffra defended his own interviews and claimed lawyers for the seven accused men have been feeding documents to reporters.

Miltenberg's argument

Miltenberg says Giuffra spent weeks pushing his client's account through TV appearances, newspaper interviews and online coverage. In his view that turned the lawsuit into a national spectacle well before the seven named defendants had a real chance to read the claims against them, let alone answer them.

He says he respects the choice to keep Jane Doe's identity private. Still, he argues, Giuffra knew the seven young men named in the suit would come under heavy public scrutiny and seemed fine with the attention while his side was steering the story.

Now that the defense is pushing back and questioning the allegations, Miltenberg says, Giuffra suddenly wants the judge to step in. He suggests Giuffra only approves of press coverage when it helps his client.

Denying any leaks

Miltenberg also objects to any suggestion that he or fellow attorney Tara Davis shared confidential material. He says going on TV to defend a client proves nothing about leaks. If Giuffra has evidence that either of them released private records, Miltenberg says, he should produce it instead of hinting.

Teny Geragos, who represents defendant Winston Lee, has also denied leaking anything. She has said the facts will show her client did not assault or hurt the woman.

Both sides deserve a hearing

Miltenberg says Jane Doe deserves privacy and respect along with the chance to be heard. He says his client deserves the same. He says Giuffra cannot use the press to amplify the allegations and then insist the defense stay silent. "He cannot have it both ways," Miltenberg said.