Dancer who appeared in Harvey Weinstein film testifies he sexually assaulted her.
The woman was the second Weinstein accuser to take the stand at the trial, and the first of four who are not involved in the charges against him but are being allowed to testify to show a propensity for such acts by Weinstein.
Ashley M. appeared rattled as she walked to the stand late in the day Thursday, and began crying before any questions were asked. She gathered herself and began her testimony, saying she had been a professional ballet dancer who had just shifted to dancing in Hollywood.She said that Weinstein appeared on the set while they were filming in a ballroom, and asked her to step outside.
During the break, she asked the films choreographer and a producer what to do, but got the sense that they didn’t want to upset Weinstein.“Did either of them give you any sort of help?” Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez asked.“Freaked out,” the witness answered.“I felt better just knowing I wasn’t alone,” she said.