French actor Gérard Depardieu is standing trial on Monday in Paris accused of sexually assaulting two girls through the filming of a film in 2021.
Depardieu, 76, is dealing with expenses that he groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant director throughout manufacturing of the movie “Les Volets Verts” (“The Green Shutters”).
Prosecutors allege the incidents included obscene remarks and inappropriate touching, together with an incident by which Depardieu allegedly used his legs to entice one of many girls earlier than groping her in entrance of different crew members.
Each girls have filed formal complaints. Their identities haven’t been disclosed to guard alleged victims of sexual assault.
The actor denies the costs.
In an open letter printed in Le Figaro in Oct. 2023, Depardieu wrote: “Never, but never, have I abused a woman.”
The trial was initially scheduled for October 2024 however was postponed as a result of Depardieu’s well being.
His lawyer, Jérémie Assous, mentioned the actor had undergone a quadruple coronary heart bypass and suffers from diabetes.
A court-appointed medical knowledgeable decided he’s match to face trial.
He’s anticipated to attend the two-day listening to, reportedly with scheduled breaks.
That is the primary time Depardieu, one among France’s most outstanding movie actors, has gone to trial over sexual assault allegations.
He has beforehand been accused of misconduct by about 20 girls, however no different case has proceeded to court docket.
Some had been dropped as a result of lack of proof or the statute of limitations.
The court docket is anticipated to listen to witness testimony through the trial. A verdict will not be anticipated instantly.
