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Haggis, who has maintained his innocence, was placed under police detention in a hotel after his arrest.

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Prosecutors reportedly did not immediately comment on the future status of the investigation after the judges ruling.

According to the lawyer, Haggis is still in Italy.

Original story published June 19, 2022 follows.

Formal charges were subsequently filed against Haggis.

Haggiss attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said in a statement that she cant discuss the evidence under Italian law.

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

Haggis waspreviously sued in 2018by publicist Haleigh Breest, who alleged that he violently raped her in 2013.

Three more women then came forward with separate sexual-misconduct allegations against Haggis.

Due to COVID-19, the trial is still pending.

Haggis has denied all of the allegations.

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