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Paul Haggis Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million More in Rape Trial Verdict

Paul Haggis will be paying a bit more than just the $7.5 million as a result of his rape trial.

Just last week, the two-time Oscar-winning director of Crash was ordered to pay that amount to former events publicist Haleigh Breest, who claimed that she was raped by Paul in his Soho apartment back in 2013.

Now, the jury has also ruled that Paul will be paying $2.5 million more in punitive damages. His grand total is now $10 million.

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Oscar-Winning Director Paul Haggis Loses Civil Rape Trial, Found Liable on All Counts

Paul Haggis has lost his civil rape trial.

The two-time Oscar-winning director of Crash was sued by former events publicist Haleigh Breest, who claimed that she was raped by Haggis in his Soho apartment back in 2013. She decided to file the lawsuit against him after he condemned Harvey Weinstein in the press back in 2017 when the producer was accused of sexual assault.

The jury in the trial found Haggis liable on all three counts of rape and sexual abuse and awarded Breest $7.5 million, according to Variety. The jury also recommended punitive damages, which will be decided next week.

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Leah Remini Claims Paul Haggis Is A Victim of Scientology During His Rape Trial

Leah Remini is coming to the defense of Paul Haggis.

If you’re unaware, the screenwriter is currently in a civil trial over rape allegations.

Leah was one of the character witnesses who took the stand on Monday (November 7) in support of Paul, and alleged that the Church of Scientology is behind the allegations.

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Paul Haggis, 'Million Dollar Baby' & 'Crash' Screenwriter, Charged With Sexual Assault

Paul Haggis is under arrest.

The 69-year-old Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director was arrested in Italy, and charged with sexual assault and aggravated personal injury against an unidentified woman, who pressed charges.

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'Crash' Filmmaker Paul Haggis Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Paul Haggis is speaking out to deny the recent sexual misconduct charges made against him.

Last month, a publicist filed a civil lawsuit against the 64-year-old award-winning filmmaker and an additional three women just came forward with their own allegations, including rape.

Paul is denying these claims, claiming they are trying to harm him and obtain money.

“No one has reached out to anyone on Mr. Haggis‘ team other than the press to report this. He views the fact that these reports appear to be spearheaded from the law-firm representing Ms. Breest, as a further tactic to try to harm him and continue their effort to obtain money. Mr. Haggis also questions whether Scientology has any role here, which he notes has been attacking him for years with false accusations,” Paul said in a statement through his lawyer.

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'Crash' Filmmaker Paul Haggis Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Four Women, Including Rape

Paul Haggis has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by four different women.

After a publicist filed a civil lawsuit charging the 64-year-old award-winning filmmaker with rape, three more women have now come forward with their own accusations.

One of the women says that Paul forced her to perform oral sex and then raped her, while another revealed to The Associated Press that Paul told her, “I need to be inside you,” before she was able to run away.

His lawyer denies the new accusations, stating, “He didn’t rape anybody.”

Paul has previously denied the lawsuit allegations in a countersuit, which is currently pending.

Paul is known for writing and producing consecutive Best Picture Oscar winners Million Dollar Baby (2004) and Crash (2005). He also directed Crash.

Daniel Day-Lewis' Gets Star-Studded Support at Final Film NYC Premiere 'Phantom Thread'

Daniel Day Lewis poses alongside his co-star Lesley Manville while attending the New York premiere of his latest film Phantom Thread held at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater on Monday (December 11) in New York City.

The 60-year-old actor and Lesley, 61, were joined by their other cast mate Vicky Krieps, as well as writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson before making their way to the after party at the Harold Pratt House.

In attendance to show their support was Sienna Miller, Zosia Mamet, Jennifer Morrison, Hugh Dancy, Amber Tamblyn, Bob Odenkirk, Ben Foster, Michael Shannon, David Schwimmer, Paul Haggis, Megan Boone, Dana Delany and Kelly Rutherford.

The film, which is set to be Daniel‘s final movie in front of the camera, is set to hit select theaters on December 25th!

FYI: Sienna is wearing a Proenza Schouler dress. Vicky is wearing an Alexander McQueen gown. Zosia is wearing a Maggie Marilyn dress.

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