Who is Mimi Haleyi and what has she said about Harvey Weinstein?
She said she was aspiring to work in television and film production when she was first introduced to him at the London premiere of The Aviator
AN ex-Weinstein Co. production assistant has come forward alleging that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her after her repeated knock-backs.
In a press conference in New York held by attorney Gloria Allred, Mimi Haleyi claimed Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006 - here is all you need to know.
Who is Mimi Haleyi?
Mimi Haleyi is an ex-Weinstein Co. production assistant who claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her.
She was in her 20s at the time.
She said she was aspiring to work in television and film production when she was first introduced to him at the London premiere of The Aviator.
He helped her get experience on the set of a TV show being produced by The Weinstein Company.
What has she said about Harvey Weinstein?
Mimi Haleyi claimed Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006.
The alleged incident occurred at Weinstein's Soho apartment after the movie producer sent a car to pick up Haleyi.
In graphic detail, Haleyi described Weinstein holding her down at his New York apartment in what she said appeared to be a child's bedroom.
Haleyi alleged he was extremely persistent and physically overpowering.
She then claimed he orally forced himself on her while she was on my period.
A representative for Weinstein, who is currently staying in an Arizona rehabilitation facility, said: "Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied."
Who else have been making claims against Harvey Weinstein?
Among the dozens including Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd who have claimed Weinstein sexually harassed them, several women have said Weinstein raped them.
Police in Los Angeles, New York and London are investigating rape allegations.
Actress Rose McGowan recently went public with her allegation that Weinstein raped her after reaching a settlement with Weinstein in 1997.
Italian filmmaker and actress Asia Argento and one-time aspiring actress Lucia Evans told The New Yorker that Weinstein sexually assaulted them by forced oral sex.
Weinstein denies all the allegations.
