Weinstein Accuser Breaks Down in Court

In a heart-wrenching scene at Harvey Weinstein's retrial, Miriam Haley, a woman who accuses the disgraced producer of rape, broke down while recounting her traumatic experience. This occurred during her intense cross-examination on the fourth day of her testimony.

A Painful Recollection

On Friday, the judge had to pause the proceedings to allow Haley to regain her composure after a heated exchange with Weinstein's defense attorney, Jennifer Bonjean. Haley recalls being invited to Weinstein’s apartment under the pretext of a casual visit in July 2006, only to find herself cornered and assaulted.

"He pushed me onto the bed, and I told him 'No, no – it’s not going to happen,'" a tearful Haley said, making it clear that she stood firm in her account of the assault.

Defensive Cross-Examination

During her questioning, Bonjean challenged Haley’s claims, suggesting that it was up to the jury to decide the truth. Haley, agitated and emotional, responded, "He was the one who raped me, not the other way around." She emphasized, "It’s my experience. And he did that to me." The stark emotions in the courtroom were palpable as Haley's tears streamed down her face.

Background of the Case

Haley, now 48 and previously known as Mimi Haleyi, is the first of three women expected to testify against Weinstein. She allegedly confided in friends shortly after her encounter in 2006, stating that Weinstein had assaulted her despite her disinterest in any romantic involvement.

Probing Questions