Overview

• A French court has prohibited Gérard Depardieu from leaving the country until the May 13 verdict in his sexual misconduct trial.
• The travel restriction led to the last-minute cancellation of Depardieu's sold-out concert at Theater Putbus on Rügen, Germany.
• Depardieu faces allegations from two women accusing him of inappropriate touching during 2021 film shoots, charges he denies.
• The public prosecutor is seeking an 18-month suspended sentence with probation for the 76-year-old actor.
• Theater Putbus, which expected record ticket revenues from the event, will refund up to €179 per ticket to attendees.