Weinstein accuser breaks down under cross-examination in retrial
Summary
Miriam Haley, one of the accusers of Harvey Weinstein in a sex crime retrial, became emotional and briefly left the court while being questioned by Weinstein's lawyer. This is Weinstein's third trial in five years involving allegations of sexual abuse of three women including Hailey.Key Facts
- Miriam Haley, a former production assistant, is one of three women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse.
- Haley accuses Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in 2006.
- Harvey Weinstein is currently undergoing his third trial in five years.
- Weinstein's lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, cross-examined Haley during the trial.
- Weinstein, now 73-years old, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Haley was the first accuser to testify at Weinstein's retrial.
- Weinstein was previously convicted, but an appeals court overturned this in 2020, citing an unfair trial.
- Weinstein's defense is that his accusers willingly engaged with him to advance their careers.
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