Gérard Depardieu to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault Charges
Criminal Charges
Gérard Depardieu, the renowned French actor, will face trial on criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two women while on the set of a film in 2021. The announcement of the trial was made by French prosecutors on Monday, casting a spotlight on yet another disturbing case of alleged sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
Landmark Courtroom Confrontation
Set to commence in October, the trial will mark the first time Depardieu directly confronts his accusers in a courtroom. The embattled actor has been embroiled in a series of misconduct allegations and has faced claims of harassment, groping, and sexual assault made by over a dozen women in the past.