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Gérard Depardieu Faces Trial Amid #MeToo Allegations

3/23/2025

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French actor Gérard Depardieu, 76, is set to stand trial on March 24-25, facing serious allegations of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021. This pivotal case resonates deeply within France's #MeToo movement, where over 20 women have come forward with accusations against him. Depardieu vehemently denies the claims, asserting their falsity.

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French actor Gérard Depardieu, 76, is set to stand trial on March 24-25, facing serious allegations of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021. This pivotal case resonates deeply within France's #MeToo movement, where over 20 women have come forward with accusations against him. Depardieu vehemently denies the claims, asserting their falsity.