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Gérard Depardieu Faces Serious Allegations in Sexual Assault Trial

French actor Gérard Depardieu is accused of multiple sexual assaults during the filming of a movie in 2021, a trial currently ongoing in Paris.

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  2. Woman tells court Gérard Depardieu groped her buttocks and breasts on set

    Depardieu – the biggest French cinema star to face trial for sexual assault since the #MeToo movement – is charged with sexually assaulting the assistant director three times during the shooting of the feature film Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.

    Woman tells court Gérard Depardieu groped her buttocks and breasts on set

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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 1:56 PM ET

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In a high-profile trial in Paris, Gérard Depardieu faces accusations of sexual assault from two women on a film set in 2021. The testimonies describe groping incidents which left the plaintiffs feeling shocked and intimidated. Depardieu has denied the accusations, claiming he respects people and asserting that he would rarely be alone with a film worker due to always being accompanied by aides. The trial is anticipated to conclude with a verdict later this week, and if convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a significant fine.

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  • Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women on the set of 'Les Volets Verts', with testimonies detailing several groping incidents.

  • The trial is pivotal in the context of post-#MeToo discussions, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual harassment in the film industry.

  • Depardieu maintains his innocence, citing a misunderstanding of his behavior due to his reputation for being crude.

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