Overview
- Reporters disclosed Thursday that Gérard Depardieu has withdrawn his appeal of a May 2025 conviction, which now stands as a final judgment.
- The Paris court found the two on‑set complainants credible and said Depardieu groped one woman on the breasts and another on the buttocks during 2021 filming.
- The original sentence ordered 18 months in prison on probation, entry on France’s sexual‑offender file (FIJAIS), a two‑year loss of eligibility and court-ordered compensation for the victims.
- Investigative outlet Mediapart published 2013 footage that it says shows an additional alleged on‑set groping, and news reports say roughly 20 women have made misconduct allegations against the actor.
- A separate rape accusation by actress Charlotte Arnould remains unresolved with a decision on whether to send that case to trial set for 26 November 2026, and media disclosures could affect public and judicial scrutiny going forward.