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When they met in a back office, she claimed he tried to kiss her. She claims she was working on a television show that Haggis produced when he asked her to review some photos from the show. One of the accusers said she was 28 when the alleged attack took place in 1996.
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Following Breest’s lawsuit, three more women came shared their accusations against Haggis. In late 2017 and early 2018, several women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Haggis, including publicist Haleigh Breest, who filed a civil lawsuit against the Million Dollar Baby screenwriter. “As professionals and women they are dismayed and hope that the festival will help foster more information and awareness on such a topical and increasingly pressing issue.” “The themes chosen for the festival are, among others, those of equality, gender equality, and solidarity,” organizers continued. In a statement to Variety, Allora Fest organizers said they “learned with dismay and shock the news that Paul Haggis is in custody for alleged violence.” The fest also “immediately proceeded to remove any participation of from the event. Haggis was in southern Italy to take part in the inaugural Allora Fest, where the filmmaker was booked to hold master classes. Representatives and lawyers for Haggis did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.