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Gérard Depardieu's Sexual Assault Trial Begins Amid Ongoing #MeToo Reckoning in France

Gérard Depardieu, facing charges of sexual assault during shooting in 2021, appears in court; if convicted, he could serve five years.

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Depardieu’s trial is the highest profile #MeToo case in the media industry to come before the courts in France, a country where the protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction as in the United States.
French actor Depardieu goes on trial in Paris on sexual assault charges
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A giant of French cinema, Depardieu has been more infamous than famous in recent years.
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The trial is due to run on Monday and Tuesday, and a verdict will be announced in several weeks.
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Depardieu’s trial is the highest-profile #MeToo case to come to court in France.
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This is the first time Depardieu, one of France’s most prominent film actors, has gone to trial over sexual assault allegations.
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Depardieu’s trial could be the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before the courts in France, a country where the protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction as in the United States.
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This is the first time Depardieu, one of France’s most prominent film actors, has gone to trial over sexual assault allegations.
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This is the first time Depardieu, one of France’s most prominent film actors, has been tried over sexual assault allegations.
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Updated: Mar 24th, 2025, 1:21 PM ET

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Gérard Depardieu, the renowned French actor, is currently on trial in Paris, facing allegations of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts.' The accusations include groping and making obscene sexual remarks. He consistently denies the charges, calling them false, while facing significant support from parts of the artistic community. If convicted, Depardieu could face five years in prison and a fine of €75,000. The trial reflects growing attention to sexual violence within French cinema, amid heightened public discourse surrounding the #MeToo movement.

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Gerard Depardieu, the acclaimed French actor, is facing serious sexual assault charges in a Paris court, marking the first time he stands trial over such allegations despite numerous past accusations.
Prosecutors present a strong case, alleging that Depardieu groped two women during the filming of a movie in 2021, actions reportedly witnessed by other crew members.
Depardieu maintains his innocence, asserting in an open letter that he has never abused a woman, while the trial aims to serve justice amidst a broader cultural reckoning in France regarding sexual violence.

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