Harvey Weinstein's retrial sees Miriam Haley testifying for the third day, where she is cross-examined by his defense lawyer Jennifer Bonjean about her allegations and public statements. Haley, who accused Weinstein of sexual assault nearly two decades ago, admits to not initially disclosing the full extent of her interactions with him, including a subsequent sexual encounter and continued contact. She maintains that her continued professional interactions with Weinstein were solely for career opportunities, not romantic or sexual interest. Despite Weinstein's not guilty plea and claims that all encounters were consensual, Haley's testimony emphasizes her feelings of shock and humiliation following the alleged assault. The retrial involves additional charges related to Haley and other accusers, including Jessica Mann and Kaja Sokola, who are expected to testify as well.

Miriam Haley, who accused Harvey Weinstein of assaulting her nearly twenty years ago, faced intense questioning by defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean about the details and timing of her public accusations during the #MeToo movement's rise in 2017.

Haley admitted to not fully disclosing her entire relationship with Weinstein in her early media statements, including a later sexual encounter and sustained contact, but denied accusations that her public allegations were motivated by financial gain.

Despite maintaining contact with Weinstein after the alleged assault, Haley asserted that her interactions with him were motivated by professional aspirations rather than any romantic or sexual interest.

The defense highlighted Haley's delayed police report in 2018, contrasting it with her swift public statement alongside lawyer Gloria Allred after seeing media reports about Weinstein's other accusers.

Haley's testimony revisits events from Weinstein's first trial, where she described the alleged assault as a violation that fundamentally changed a previously professional meeting into a traumatic experience.

Weinstein, who has pled not guilty and claims consensual relations with his accusers, faces charges related not only to Haley but also to Jessica Mann and Kaja Sokola, both of whom are expected to testify in this retrial.

The retrial follows the overturning of Weinstein's 2020 conviction, and includes new charges brought by Sokola, who alleges Weinstein forced oral sex on her in 2006.