Gérard Depardieu's Trial Postponed Due to Health Concerns
The actor's absence from court leads to a delay in proceedings, with his lawyer challenging the investigation's integrity.
- Gérard Depardieu, facing sexual assault charges from 2021, did not attend the trial's opening due to health issues, leading to a postponement until March 2025.
- The court granted the delay after receiving medical certificates citing Depardieu's inability to sit for extended periods due to heart and diabetes conditions.
- Depardieu's lawyer, Jérémie Assous, criticized the investigation for allegedly excluding key witnesses and claimed the accusations are false.
- The two women accusing Depardieu were present in court, with their legal representatives expressing frustration over the trial's delay.
- Feminist groups gathered outside the court in support of the alleged victims, reflecting ongoing societal debates about sexual violence and accountability in France.
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