Tahiry Issues Statement On New York Fashion Week Attack

So far we’ve heard two sides to the story regarding Tahiry allegedly being beaten by a Helen Mills production manager by the name of Carlos Gonzalez at  while preparing to walk the red carpet for New York Fashion Week. Finally, Tahiry has spoken about about what happened, telling her side of the story to fans via Instagram.

“Thank you ALL for your well wishes. I am both appreciative and grateful to have you on my team and call you #teamtahiry! I am sincerely touched by your outpouring of love.

As you may or may not know, on Monday, Sept. 8, I was attacked,  assaulted and violated, while in the workplace, by a man. I was beaten because I am woman with a voice and refuse to be disrespected. It is more proof that the violence against women is real and needs to be addressed publicly. The shaming and disrespecting of women/victims of violent abuses must stop. Violence against women must stop; a women’s voice and refusal to be disrespected is not grounds for physical abuse. #iamwoman #myvoicematters.

More to the point, I am home, healing and surrounded by love.

Rest assured, I will continue all my efforts and endeavors with the same faith, determination, passion and spirit I have always possesed. Again, thank you! You are ALL heroes of mine!

Love, Tahiry”