Just as expected, the Christie Brinkley–Peter Cook divorce trial started this week and things quickly got very ugly for Cook. The trial started on July 2nd in Central Islip Supreme Court in Suffolk County, New York (Long Island). Brinkley and Cook previously argued over whether or not the trial would be open to the public. Brinkley won that battle and the press has been all over the trial details, reporting witness testimony almost in real time.

Day One saw Cook take the stand and admit to an online pornography habit, trolling swinger’s websites and masturbating for strangers via webcam. Cook apparently spent $3,000 a month on internet porn.

The architect also admitted an extramarital affair with his then-18 year old office assistant, Diana Bianchi. He even testified that he hired her specifically with the intention of having sex with her. He paid Bianchi a $20,000 salary and regularly gave her cash gifts. When the affair ended, he gave her $300,000 to keep quiet about the relationship.

Bianchi, Bianchi’s stepfather (who revealed the relationship to Brinkley) and Alexa Ray Joel, Brinkley’s daughter with musician Billy Joel, also testified on the first day of trial.

Brinkley and a good friend of hers testified on the second day of trial. Neither revealed much in the way of new details.

Cook and his attorney Norman Sheresky made known their belief that Brinkley’s emotional anguish on the witness stand was merely acting and that the open hearing is Brinkley’s attempt at revenge.

Both Brinkley and Cook are seeking sole custody of their two children, Jack and Sailor. The custody phase of the trial begins Monday, July 7.

Source: New York Post, People