Nicolas Bedos Drops Appeal After Sexual Assault Conviction

The actor-director's decision finalizes his one-year prison sentence, with six months suspended, for offenses against two women in 2023.

Nicolas Bedos, a prominent French actor and director, was convicted in October 2024 of sexually assaulting two women in separate incidents in 2023.
His one-year prison sentence includes six months suspended, making the conviction partially enforceable.
On January 22, 2025, Bedos withdrew his appeal, citing a desire to bring closure and foster healing for all parties involved.
The incidents involved inappropriate physical actions toward the victims, including unwanted touching and advances while intoxicated.
This case is part of a broader reckoning in the French film industry, highlighting the ongoing discourse around accountability and misconduct.