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.