Sex crook against Gérard Depardieu goes into the next round
Sex crook against Gérard Depardieu goes into the next round
In Paris, the trial against Gérard Depardieu To have sexually harassed two women on the set of a film. According to a Five-month delay The process is now continued.
The allegations against Depardieu
The 76-year-old actor faces serious allegations that refer to the filming of "Les Volets Verts" ("The Green Hades"). In both cases, he is accused of having applied “violence, compulsion, surprise or threat” by trapped the victims between his legs and touched their buttocks, gender and chest areas above the clothing, as the Parisian public prosecutor said.
depardieus denial of the allegations
depardieu rejects all allegations. His lawyer, Jérémie Assouus, told CNN that his client "categorically denies the facts and sees the allegations as completely wrong."
The victims demand recognition
Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, a lawyer of one of the women concerned, expressed that her client is aiming for "recognition of the facts", especially in the light of Depardieus. She explained that the two women "a judicial recognition, an official confirmation by the judicial system that they were victims of sexual assault", are waiting.
Gérard Depardieu: an icon of the French cinema
With over 240 films, Depardieu belongs to France's best known and most productive actors. Internationally, he is known for his roles in films such as "Green Card", "The man in the Iron Mask" and "Life of Pi". In 1991 he was also nominated for an Oscar for his representation in "Cyrano de Bergerac".
additional allegations and legal difficulties
In another case, the actor is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault that were directed against actress Charlotte Arnoild and allegedly committed in August 2018, according to the public prosecutor.
depardieus public opinion
The French actor has loudly rejected all accusations against him. In a letter published in the Le Figaro newspaper in October 2023, he said: "Never, I have never misused a woman.
political reactions and social debates
months later, French President Emmanuel Macron came under criticism when he described Depardieu's situation in an interview as a “hunt for a man” and expressed admiration for “a great actor” who “makes France proud”. This statement was not approved everywhere, many in France, including the former President François Hollande, demanded that the president should deal with the victims rather than with Depardieu.
Investigations and tax problems
However, the legal problems of Depardieu continue. He is also examined for "tax fraud, severe tax fraud and money laundering", according to a source from the judiciary. In 2013, the actor settled in the Belgian village of Néchin, which borders on France. The unequal city with a little more than 2000 inhabitants had initially received him as an honorary citizen, but in 2023 he was withdrawn after the allegations of sexual assault.
look into the future of the process
The process of sexual coercion is scheduled for two days, a decision is expected in the coming weeks. If he is found guilty, the French actor could expect up to five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros (approx. $ 81,000).
This reporting was supported by CNNS Dalal Mawad.
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