paul haggis
The jury also plans to award additional punitive damages.
A woman has accused the Oscar-winning filmmaker of having sex with her over two days without her consent.
The film director was detained on Sunday for investigation over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in southern Italy.
The actress calls rape allegations against the director "very suspect."
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Deborah Rennard said he is "not the type of man who would ever commit an act of violence" against a woman.
Last month, Haggis' former publicist accused the "Million Dollar Baby" screenwriter of raping her in 2013.
"You’re just a PR person at that point. Shame on you."
"Was it the best film of the year? I don’t think so."