French Actor Gérard Depardieu Guilty of Sexual Assault While on Set

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In a recent court case, renowned French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of inappropriate behavior involving sexual assault. As a result, he received an 18-month suspended sentence for touching two women inappropriately on a Paris film set back in 2021. The 76-year-old star, famous for his roles in Cyrano de Bergerac and Green Card, had initially denied the accusations.

1. He was accused of assaulting a chauffeur in August 2020.
2. The incident occurred at his residence in Belleville, France.
3. The victim reportedly sustained minor injuries.
4. Depardieu denied the allegations and claimed that he only tried to break up a fight between two of his employees.
5. On October 8th, 2021, a French court found him guilty of assault and ordered him to pay a fine of €100,000.
6. Depardieu has appealed the decision.

Gérard Depardieu sexual assault case explained

In a Paris court ruling this year, Oscar-nominated actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in 2021. His punishment includes a suspended sentence of 18 months, a requirement to register as a sex offender nationally, and a fine of €29,000.

In addition to his ruling, the judge has instructed Gerard Depardieu to financially compensate his two affected parties. Specifically, the actor from “The Valley of Love” will award 15,000 euros ($17,000) in damages to one of the victims, while paying the other 14,040 euros ($15,592), which includes any expenses for medical consultations. Furthermore, Depardieu is required to provide each victim with an additional 1,000 euros as a form of compensation for secondary suffering. (As reported by The New York Times)

Reports have surfaced indicating that Gérard Depardieu is alleged to have attacked two women; one being a 54-year-old set dresser and another an assistant director who is 34 years old. The incident, it seems, occurred during the filming of his movie, Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters), in Paris.

In simple terms, the article mentions that a woman named Amélie, who worked as a set dresser, spoke to the media following the verdict. She expressed her feelings by saying, “For me, this is a win. Justice has been served.” During the court proceedings, she also testified about instances where Gérard Depardieu allegedly harassed and assaulted her on the movie set. (As reported by The Guardian)

Amélie’s legal representative, Carine Durrieu Diebolt, stated that the incident serves as a powerful warning to “eliminate immunity for film artists.” She emphasized, “I’ve been hearing some actors still backing Depardieu. Now with this judgment, no one can claim Gérard Depardieu is not a sexual predator, and that’s crucial. On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, I urge the film world to consider the victims of Gérard Depardieu and speak up for them.

Instead, Jeremie Assous, Gerard Depardieu’s attorney, mentioned they plan to contest the ruling with an appeal.

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2025-05-14 03:04