He wants to bring in evidence that the religion is behind all of the accusations, but isn’t being allowed to do so.

The director is in a sticky situation. If he settles with his accuser, than the celebrity cult will forever brandish him a rapist. He wants to bring in evidence that the religion is behind all of the accusations, but isn't being allowed to do so. Plus, some of his motions are really victim shaming in disguise. On the other hand, if the accuser loses any of the director's motions, it is going to be tough to go to trial because of some of the communications made with others about the motive and who is behind the suits.

Anything to discredit a former member who has trashed the organization.

There is a never ending stream of women who are hell bent on saying awful things about this foreign born A- list director who has multiple Oscar wins/nominations. The thing is though, every single woman has been coached to the point they are saying exactly the same thing. It is almost like they are being coached by the organization to which they all belong and are being paid for their appearance. Anything to discredit a former member who has trashed the organization.