French Prosecutors Seek Rape Charges Against Director Benoît Jacquot
Accusations involve multiple actresses, with incidents allegedly spanning decades; Jacquot denies all claims.
- French prosecutors have requested charges for rape, sexual assault, and violence against director Benoît Jacquot.
- Actresses Isild Le Besco and Julia Roy are among the key accusers, citing incidents from their teenage years.
- Judith Godrèche, who publicly accused Jacquot earlier this year, has not yet seen her allegations lead to charges.
- Another director, Jacques Doillon, is also under investigation for similar accusations involving Godrèche and others.
- Both Jacquot and Doillon have denied all allegations and have been released under judicial supervision.