Gerard Depardieu to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations in Landmark #MeToo Case

The French actor faces accusations of groping two women during a 2021 film shoot, with proceedings set to begin on March 24 after delays due to his health.

• Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021, with prosecutors alleging groping and inappropriate behavior.
• The trial, scheduled as a two-day proceeding, follows delays caused by the actor's health issues, with Depardieu denying all allegations and his lawyer calling them 'false accusations.'
• Prosecutors claim one incident was witnessed by three people and allege a second woman was groped both on set and in the street, though the identities of the women remain undisclosed.
• This is the first trial for Depardieu despite facing additional allegations, including a 2018 rape accusation for which prosecutors have requested a separate trial.
• The case is seen as a pivotal moment for France's #MeToo movement, which has gained momentum following recent high-profile convictions in the film industry.

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