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Paul Haggis settles 12-year-old rape case for $2 million.
Summary
Reports say director Paul Haggis has settled a 12-year-old rape case for $2 million. The accuser previously won a $7.5 million civil verdict in 2022 that was increased by $1.9 million for attorney fees.
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Paul Haggis, the director and co-writer of Crash, has reportedly reached a $2 million settlement in a 12-year-old rape case. The alleged incident is said to have occurred in 2013 and the accuser, Haleigh Breest, made her allegations public in 2016. No criminal charges were filed in the United States in connection with that allegation. Breest previously won a 2022 civil verdict of $7.5 million which was later increased by $1.9 million for attorney fees.
Key reported facts:
- Paul Haggis reportedly settled a 12-year-old rape case for $2 million.
- The accuser, Haleigh Breest, says the alleged incident occurred in 2013 and was made public in 2016.
- No criminal charges were filed in the U.S. regarding this allegation.
- Breest won a 2022 civil verdict of $7.5 million, which later rose by $1.9 million for attorney fees.
Summary:
Reports indicate the parties reached a $2 million settlement in the civil matter, following earlier civil proceedings that resulted in a $7.5 million judgment plus attorney fees. Undetermined at this time.
