Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis is facing a civil lawsuit in New York City, alleging rape. Now, The Associated Press is reporting that more women have come forward with similar allegations. Haggis, who was born in London, Ont., won screenwriting Oscars for Million Dollar Baby and Crash. He has denied all of the allegations.

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