The filmmaker has been charged with sexual assault and aggravated personal injury.

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis has been arrested in Italy on charges of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury.

The woman filed formal charges soon after.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 08: Paul Haggis attends Neon hosts the after party for the New York Premiere of “Ingrid Goes West” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on August 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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“That said, I am confident that all allegations will be dismissed against Mr. Haggis.

The lawsuit promptedthree more women to come forward with allegationsof sexual misconduct and assault the following year.

Haggis has denied all the claims made against him.