Actor Gerard Depardieu, 76, was found guilty by a Paris court of sexually assaulting two womenâa set dresser and an assistantâduring the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021. He received an 18-month suspended prison sentence. This ruling is seen as indicative of how the French film industry and society are responding to allegations of sexual misconduct, especially in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Depardieu has denied the allegations, and the court is expected to announce a verdict for another plaintiff later today.
In a significant post-#MeToo ruling, a Paris court found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set, sentencing him to 18 months suspended.
This trial highlights the evolving landscape of how allegations of sexual conduct by high-profile individuals are treated within the French film industry and society.
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