Miriam Haley, a former production assistant, testified in detail about her alleged sexual assaults by Harvey Weinstein nearly two decades ago. On the stand, she recalled a graphic account of the first incident in June 2006 at Weinstein’s Manhattan apartment, where she repeatedly said “no” and explained her menstruation, to no avail. Weinstein allegedly overpowered her, performing oral sex and leaving her feeling mortified and disbelieving.
A month later, Haley said Weinstein lured her to his hotel room, where he again assaulted her, leading her to feel helpless and numb. Her traumatic testimony mirrored what she said in Weinstein’s previous trial, which resulted in his conviction before being overturned last year. Haley described her realization of being raped and her momentary calculation of whether to scream for help, fearing potential violence from Weinstein.
Currently, Weinstein faces charges related to her allegations, along with other counts involving actress Jessica Mann and Polish model Kaja Sokola. Prosecutors argue that he exploited his Hollywood influence to target vulnerable women seeking jobs in the industry. Haley expressed her embarrassment and fear that prevented her from reporting the assaults, believing she was alone in her ordeal.
Weinstein’s lawyer has argued that the encounters were consensual, while Haley recounted how she had met Weinstein years earlier and later felt pressured during their interactions. Throughout her testimony, she emphasized the psychological manipulation Weinstein used to control and silence young women like her.
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