Prosecution Seeks Suspended Sentence for Gérard Depardieu in Sexual Misconduct Trial

French prosecutors request an 18-month suspended sentence, €20,000 fine, and sex offender registry inclusion as Depardieu denies allegations of harassment during a 2021 film shoot.

The trial against Gérard Depardieu, accused of sexually harassing two women during the filming of 'Les volets verts' in 2021, concluded its fourth day on March 27, 2025.
Prosecutors have requested an 18-month suspended sentence, a €20,000 fine, mandatory psychological counseling, and his inclusion in a sex offender registry.
Depardieu, 76, has denied the allegations, admitting to being vulgar but maintaining he never acted inappropriately or touched anyone without consent.
The actor faces broader accusations of sexual misconduct from approximately 20 women, including two allegations of rape, though some cases were dismissed due to statutes of limitations.
The verdict is expected to be announced at a later date, with the trial drawing significant public attention and reigniting debates about accountability and the #MeToo movement in France.