Paul Haggis, a Filmmaker, Is Ordered to Pay $7.5 Million after Being Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in Which He Was Involved with a Former Publicist

Priya Chaudhry, Haggis’s attorney, stated that she was “disappointed and shocked” by the verdict.

“It was impossible to Mr. Haggis to get a fair trial after the judge allowed the statements by 4 other women, who never went to the police, never took any action against him and 3 of them never even entered the courtroom.” The attorney said. They used this strategy to deceive the truth, portray Mr. Haggis as a monster and use a where there’s smoke there’s fire strategy. Under these circumstances, no one could have had an impartial trial in that courtroom. This is a shameful abuse of #MeToo, where political sentiments overrule facts.

Breest claimed that Haggis sexually assaulted and assaulted her in Manhattan on January 31, 2013. She was 26 years of age at the time. According to the 2017 complaint, she was filed with the New York County Supreme Court branch.

The complaint stated that Ms. Breest suffered severe and permanent emotional and psychological trauma.

According to the complaint, the incident took place after Haggis was at a movie premiere. At the end of the event, Haggis offered Breest a ride back home.

Haggis invited Breest to a drink once he was in his car.

“Ms. Breest said she was open to going to a bar but that she didn’t want to go to his place. The complaint stated that Mr. Haggis demanded they go to his apartment.

Breest “resisted” after being confronted with his persistence and realizing that he was a powerful member of Hollywood’s elite who could influence her career, according to the complaint.

According to the complaint, Haggis made unwelcome sexual advances and forced Haggis to kiss her.

The complaint stated that “She repeatedly told him “No” but he wouldn’t stop.”

According to the complaint, Haggis forced Breest into her bedroom and raped him.

CNN reported that Maazel said Monday’s punitive damages trial would likely continue. He expects Haggis will take the stand.

Haggis is a screenwriter, director and producer. He is best known for his film “Crash,” which won him Oscars at the 2006 Academy Awards for best picture and best original script. He was also nominated for his screenplay in the multi-Oscar-winning film “Million Dollar Baby.”

The filmmaker was arrested in Italy over sexual assault allegations while he was visiting Italy to attend a film festival. Haggis’ attorney denied the allegations.