Paul Haggis -- who directed 2004's 'Crash' and wrote the screenplay for 'Million Dollar Baby' -- is facing sexual assault charges in Italy, where a woman alleges he forced her to have nonconsensual sex over the course of 2 days.
-- Haggis' attorney, Priya Chaudhry, tells TMZ ..."Under Italian Law, I cannot discuss the evidence. That said, I am confident that all allegations will be dismissed ... He is totally innocent, and willing to fully cooperate with the authorities so the truth comes out."-- famous for writing/directing 2006's Best Picture,"Crash" -- has been arrested in Italy for sexual assault ... this according to multiple reports.
The woman, who's not of Italian descent, was taken to an airport by Haggis after the alleged assault and left in a state of confusion ... per law enforcement quoted by Italian reports.
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