Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis denies raping publicist, jurors told

Film director Paul Haggis denies raping a publicist (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

Jurors have begun considering a lawsuit that pits Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis against a publicist who alleges that he raped her.

Opening statements in the civil case against Mr Haggis began on Wednesday in a New York state court.