‘Crash’ Director Paul Haggis Found Liable on Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges
The Oscar winner is set to pay $7.5 million in compensation and recommended punitive damages in the #MeToo ruling.
The Oscar winner is set to pay $7.5 million in compensation and recommended punitive damages in the #MeToo ruling.
Julia Ducournau’s erotic psychological thriller “Titane” won the Palme d’Or, while David Cronenberg’s 1996 sex-fueled “Crash” was awarded a Special Jury prize amid controversy.
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Four women in total have come forward with allegations against Haggis.
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