During the retrial of Harvey Weinstein, Miriam Haley, the first accuser to testify, recounted her traumatic experience of being sexually assaulted by Weinstein in July 2006. Despite previously giving evidence, she expressed mixed feelings about revisiting the ordeal. Her testimony highlighted the power dynamics in Hollywood, as she emphasized she sought only professional opportunity and not romantic or sexual relations. Weinstein, who denies the allegations, faces a defense strategy questioning the credibility of the accusations, suggesting all encounters were consensual and motivated by aspirations in the entertainment industry.
"The unthinkable was happening, I just thought any unthinkable thing could happen. I just didn't know where it ended."
The defense has argued that all of Weinstein's accusers consented to sexual encounters with him in hopes of getting work in show business.
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