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Gérard Depardieu Allegedly Assaults Paparazzi in Rome

The French actor is accused of punching photographer Rino Barillari multiple times at Harry's Bar, with conflicting accounts from both parties.

  • Depardieu allegedly struck Barillari after the photographer took pictures of him and his partner, Magda Vavrusova.
  • Vavrusova claims Barillari pushed and touched her inappropriately, prompting Depardieu to intervene.
  • Barillari, known as the 'king of paparazzi,' was hospitalized following the incident and has filed a police report.
  • Witnesses report differing versions of the altercation, with some noting Depardieu's aggressive reaction and others citing Barillari's persistence.
  • Depardieu is also facing upcoming trials for alleged sexual assaults, which he denies.
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