Gerard Depardieu's trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot in 2021 has commenced in Paris, marking a crucial moment in France's #MeToo movement. The accusations include groping on set and in public, supported by witnesses. Despite a history of allegations from about 20 women, many cases have been dropped due to statutes of limitations. Depardieu, 76, has denied wrongdoing, with his lawyer claiming the allegations are false. One plaintiff's lawyer noted the intimidation felt by victims in coming forward against a high-profile figure.
Prosecutors allege the assaults against the women... took place during the filming of Les Volets Verts, accusing Depardieu of groping one of the women.
Before the trial began, Depardieu... walked calmly past reporters... looking straight at the cameras without saying a word.
A lawyer for one of the women told the Reuters news agency... that her client had been scared to come forward against Depardieu.
His lawyer, Jeremie Assous, told reporters that the accusations were false and based on lies. Truth is on our side, he said.
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