TMZ.com
New technology could transform the way our legal system works … as a judge in Florida donned a virtual reality headset to better understand a defendant’s testimony.
lawyer Ken Padovitz is using VR to defend a client in a criminal case, and he joined us on “TMZ Live” to explain how the fancy technology is being introduced to the legal system.
Is Ken’s client Miguel Albisu Florida wedding venue owner charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Albisu brandished a gun at a wedding reception, but says he was acting in self-defense when some attendees began to riot.
TMZ obtained the VR video that Padowitz showed the judge … and it shows Albisu’s version of events, putting viewers in his shoes. Padowitz says the judge can now see why Albisu threatened him and pull out the gun.
Of course, prosecutors are likely to argue that VR is just showing one side’s point of view… but Padowitz explains why that shouldn’t be a huge obstacle moving forward.
Pretty cool stuff. The future is here, folks.
Watch the full interview on TMZ Live … check your local listings.
