Orlando Bloom to Guest Star in Pretty Wild Trial

Pirates of the Caribbean actor due to testify against Alexis Neiers in her felony burglary case

By Josh Grossberg May 07, 2010 6:01 PMTags
Orlando Bloom, Alexis NeiersMichael Buckner/Getty Images; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Here's a role Orlando Bloom isn't accustomed to: witness for the prosecution.

The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean star is due to appear in a real-life courtroom drama next week, agreeing to testify against Alexis Neiers—the star of E!'s Pretty Wild accused of burglarizing his Hollywood Hills home in July 2009.

Bloom is expected to take the stand during her trial and explain to the jury how he was victimized by the 18-year-old reality star, whom police say broke into his residence as part of a the so-called Bling Ring that also targeted the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, Megan Fox and Rachel Bilson.

Neiers has pleaded innocent to one count of felony burglary and is being tried separately from her alleged accomplices. She has turned down a plea deal.

According to prosecutors, the reality hell-raiser absconded with a treasure trove of personal effects, including luxury watches, thousands of dollars in art and other items belonging to the 33-year-old actor.

There was no immediate comment from Bloom's lawyer or publicist.

Neiers' defense team took a hit earlier this week, when a judge denied their request to suppress potentially damaging statements the celebutante made to police without the presence of her lawyer during an Oct. 22, 2009, interrogation.

Despite being read her Miranda rights, Neiers opened up about the break-in, according to police, and that evidence can now be used against her at trial.

Throw in Bloom's testimony, and Neiers could be watching next season of Pretty Wild from behind bars—a guilty verdict could net her up to six years in prison.

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