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Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial

Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial

Summary

Gérard Depardieu, a well-known French actor, is facing a verdict in a sexual assault trial. He has been accused by two women of groping them during a film shoot in 2021, charges which he denies. The prosecution has asked for an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine if he is found guilty.

Key Facts

  • Gérard Depardieu is a French actor facing charges of sexual assault.
  • Two women testified that Depardieu groped them on a film set in Paris in 2021.
  • The prosecutor suggested an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a €20,000 fine.
  • Depardieu denies the allegations, claiming any contact was accidental.
  • The incidents are alleged to have happened during the filming of "Les Volets Verts."
  • Depardieu has not worked as an actor for three years due to these allegations.
  • He recently started working on a new film directed by Fanny Ardant.
  • Other famous figures like Brigitte Bardot have spoken publicly about the case.
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