Gérard Depardieu Faces Trial in Paris on Sexual Assault Charges

The French actor is accused of groping and making obscene remarks to two women during a 2021 film shoot, marking his first court appearance for decades of misconduct allegations.

Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually assaulting a set dresser and an assistant director on the set of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021.
This trial is the first time Depardieu has faced court despite over 20 women publicly accusing him of misconduct over the years.
The actor denies all allegations, claiming the accusations are fabricated, and his defense plans to present witnesses and evidence in his favor.
The trial, postponed from October 2024 due to Depardieu's health issues, is expected to last two days with limited court appearances for the actor.
The case is seen as a pivotal test of France's willingness to hold powerful cultural figures accountable in the post-#MeToo era.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation