Gerard Depardieu admits to grabbing sexual assault accuser by the hips
Briefly

Gerard Depardieu has openly admitted to grabbing the hips of a woman accusing him of sexual assault but maintains this act was not assault. The actor cited a bad mood and frustration with the woman’s work as reasons for his behavior. Facing allegations that include multiple groping incidents, Depardieu's trial comes after a series of allegations against him. If convicted, he faces potential jail time and a significant fine. The trial has revealed conflicting accounts of the events that transpired on set, with several witnesses.
In a court session, Gerard Depardieu admitted to grabbing the hips of Amelie K, the woman accusing him of sexual assault, but denied it was assault.
Depardieu expressed confusion during the trial, reiterating that any crude comments he made were not directed at Amelie K personally but were related to her work.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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