Gerard Depardieu, the French film icon, is awaiting a verdict in a pivotal sexual assault case involving allegations from two women during filming in 2022. The trial is considered a significant test for France's commitment to addressing sexual violence, amidst a broader #MeToo discourse. With over 20 women alleging misconduct by Depardieu, this case became one of the few to reach court due to legal limitations. The actor's statements during the trial, paired with his denial of the allegations, have fueled discussions on the treatment of women in Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
If there's a guilty verdict, it will be a victory not just for the women in court, but for all others who were silenced by time.
I think my time is done. I try not to be heard by the new world.
Never, ever have I abused a woman. The accusations are a lynching that has been reserved for me.
More than 20 women have come forward with accusations against Depardieu including groping, harassment, and rape, but only two cases fell within France's statute of limitations.
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