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Paul Haggis Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges After Three Years

5/9/2025

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An Italian judge has cleared Oscar-winning writer Paul Haggis of sexual assault charges, three years after his arrest in 2022. Accused by a British woman at a film festival, Haggis expressed profound relief, declaring, "A false allegation is a terrible thing," highlighting the emotional toll it took on his family.

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An Italian judge has cleared Oscar-winning writer Paul Haggis of sexual assault charges, three years after his arrest in 2022. Accused by a British woman at a film festival, Haggis expressed profound relief, declaring, "A false allegation is a terrible thing," highlighting the emotional toll it took on his family.