
Emotional Outburst: Harvey Weinstein Accuser Walks Out of Court After Heated Exchange
2025-05-02
Author: Chun
In a dramatic turn of events, former 'Project Runway' production assistant Miriam Haley abruptly left a New York courtroom, overwhelmed with emotion as she confronted Harvey Weinstein's attorney during her testimony on Friday.
Haley, 48, faced off with Weinstein’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean as she recounted the harrowing events of July 2006, when she alleges Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her at his SoHo residence. The tension escalated as Bonjean pressed Haley on the details of her clothing from that night—an inquiry that struck a nerve.
"He took my clothes off... I didn’t take my clothes off," Haley asserted passionately. "He was the one who raped me, not the other way around." Bonjean’s retort, suggesting it was up to the jury to decide, prompted Haley to unleash an emotional outburst: "Don’t tell me I wasn’t raped by that f—ing a—hole!"
The court proceedings took a brief break following Haley’s outburst, with Judge Curtis Farber allowing a 10-minute recess. As jurors were escorted out, Haley made a swift exit through a side door, visibly shaken.
When testimony resumed in the afternoon, Haley appeared more composed but still resolute, once again denying any participation in the removal of her clothing. "I did not remove my clothes; I was on my period," she reinforced, emphasizing the violation she suffered.
This marked the second court confrontation for Haley, who previously testified against Weinstein in 2020, leading to a conviction that was later overturned. During her testimonies, she spoke candidly about the trauma, stating, "He put his mouth on my vagina... I was mortified, I was embarrassed, in disbelief."
Weinstein, now 73, has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from Haley’s allegations, alongside accusations related to other alleged victims. Assistant District Attorney Shannon Lucey highlighted the manipulative tactics used by Weinstein to exploit young women, describing Hollywood as a dream that he used to bait his victims.
Weinstein's defense continues to maintain that any interactions with the accusers were consensual, framing them as 'transactional.' As the trial unfolds, it remains a gripping spectacle that shines a glaring light on the dark underbelly of Hollywood.