Depardieu Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Accusations in Open Letter

Gérard Depardieu published an open letter in October 2023 denying accusations of rape and sexual assault made against him.
The allegations were made by actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018 and are currently going through the legal process.
At least 13 other women have accused Depardieu of sexually inappropriate behavior and misconduct on film sets.
Depardieu claims his encounters with Arnould were consensual, but she alleges rape and filed a complaint.
Depardieu's accusers and their lawyers have expressed shock and condemnation of his open letter and counterclaims.