Sullivan and Simon also argued the authenticity of the tapes was in doubt because the original tapes were destroyed and Medlar admitted to editing out portions that she felt portrayed her in a bad light.

CNN: Ted Barrett/

In court arguments, Cisneros's attorneys, Brendan Sullivan and Barry Simon, argued the tapes were not admissible because they were made in an illegal attempt to extort money from Cisneros.

CNN: Ted Barrett/