Filmmaker Haggis says he never forced himself on publicist

Paul Haggis arrives at court (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis told a trial on Thursday that the woman accusing him of rape sometimes seemed “conflicted” during their initial kisses but then started taking the initiative.

Giving evidence for a second day in the civil trial, Mr Haggis portrayed the woman, Haleigh Breest, as a willing partner in their lone sexual interaction.