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Harvey Weinstein Accuser Miriam Haley Breaks Down During Intense Cross-Examination

Haley, testifying for a fourth day in Weinstein's retrial, confronted aggressive questioning about her allegations of a 2006 assault.

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Miriam Haley arrives to testify against Harvey Weinstein at Manhattan criminal court in New York on May 1, 2025.
Miriam Haley, an accuser testifying at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial, walks to the courtroom, Thursday, May 1, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
Miriam Haley, an accuser testifying at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial, walks to the courtroom, Thursday, May 1, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Overview

  • Miriam Haley, the first accuser in Harvey Weinstein's retrial, emotionally testified about the alleged 2006 assault during her fourth day on the stand.
  • Haley broke down in tears and stormed out of the courtroom after heated questioning from defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean, who challenged her account and credibility.
  • The defense focused on Haley's continued contact with Weinstein after the alleged assault, her travel history, and her decision to initially hire a civil attorney in 2017.
  • Haley maintained that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in his SoHo apartment and later coerced her into unwanted sexual encounters.
  • Weinstein faces charges related to Haley's allegations, as well as accusations by Jessica Mann and Kaja Sokola, both expected to testify in the ongoing retrial.