The first trial against actor Gerard Depardieu will start in Paris today. he is accused of sexual harassment.
The famous actor Gerard Depardieu is accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of the movie Les Volets Verts ("The Green Shutters") in 2021.
The decorator and assistant director accused Depardieu of sexual harassment and sexist insults in February 2024. The actor's lawyer, Jeremy Asus, announced that Depardieu will appear in person at today's hearing.
"The witnesses and evidence that he will present will show that there are only false accusations against him. The plaintiffs' goal has just been revealed in the compensation claims: to get rich by 6-30 thousand. In the amount of EUR", added the lawyer.
According to witnesses, Depardieu kissed women on set and grabbed their breasts, but only those women who were under his command.
Some French TV channels have already refused to broadcast films starring Gerard Depardieu. In addition, his wax statue was dismantled at the Greve Museum in Paris, and the actor was stripped of the Legion of Honor.
According to film critics, the film "Green Shutters" will be the last in Depardieu's long filmography. He faces up to 5 years in prison under the article on sexual harassment.
Five lawsuits are pending against Gerard Depardieu. 21 women reported harassment by him.
