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Paul Haggis Settles Rape Lawsuit for $2 Million

1/10/2026

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  • Paul Haggis agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle a lawsuit by Haleigh Breest, who accused him of rape in 2013.
  • A jury found Haggis liable in 2022, initially ordering $7.5 million and later adding $2.8 million for legal fees.
  • Breest filed her lawsuit during the #MeToo movement, expressing anger over Haggis's condemnation of other abusers.
  • The settlement ends the legal battle that began in 2017.