Gwyneth Paltrow thought her 2016 ski crash could be sexual assault.

Watch Gwyneth Paltrow testify that she briefly thought her 2016 ski crash could be sexual assault.

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court to testify about a skiing accident that took place in 2016, involving retired optometrist Terry Sanderson.

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Paltrow revealed that she had a fleeting thought that the incident could be sexual assault, due to a strange grunting noise and a body behind her.

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The actress denied blame and categorically stated that Sanderson hit her on the ski slope, which led to the collision.

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Sanderson is suing Paltrow for allegedly causing him injuries, including a brain injury, four broken ribs, and more.

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Paltrow filed a countersuit claiming that Sanderson crashed into her from behind, which led to a full-body blow.

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The trial is anticipated to last for a little more than a week, and the proceedings are taking place in Park City, Utah.

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Sanderson is seeking $300,000 in damages, after initially trying to sue Paltrow for $3.1 million.

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The trial will primarily focus on who was further downhill during the collision, which is crucial in determining who had the right of way on the ski slope.

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Paltrow's lawyers accused Sanderson of trying to take advantage of her celebrity status by demanding millions of dollars.

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Sanderson filed the lawsuit in 2019, three years after the incident, citing trouble with lawyers and the concussion suffered during the collision.

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