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Gulf Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
French court finds actor Depardieu guilty of sexual assault
A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. One of the plaintiffs, Amelie (centre), talks to the press after the verdict in the sexual assault trial in Paris on Tuesday. AFP "He touched everything, including my breasts," she recalled. "I was terrified, he was laughing." The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a "beautiful decision" that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that "those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter". Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued beforethe court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked.
Al Jazeera
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting two women
A French court has handed down an 18-month suspended sentence to actor Gerard Depardieu after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The Paris court announced on Tuesday morning that Depardieu, the 76-year-old who did not attend court for the verdict, would be placed on the sex offenders list. In one of the country's highest-profile Me Too cases, Depardieu, a prominent figure of French cinema who has acted in more than 200 films and television series, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. The trial relates to charges of sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) directed by Jean Becker. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a 54-year-old set decorator, told the court that Depardieu had groped her as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. 'He touched everything, including my breasts,' she said, adding: 'I was terrified, he was laughing.' The second witness, a 34-year-old assistant director who was unnamed, said Depardieu initially assaulted her when she accompanied him from his dressing room to the set. 'It was nighttime … he put his hand on my buttocks,' she said, adding that the actor assaulted her on two other occasions. Judge Thierry Donard said the actor's explanation of the events had been unconvincing. 'I'm vulgar, rude, foul-mouthed, I'll accept that,' Depardieu told the court, but added: 'I don't touch.' 'I adore women and femininity,' he also said, describing the Me Too movement as a 'reign of terror'. Depardieu also argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's bottom to be sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked. Amelie K's lawyer described Tuesday's ruling as a 'beautiful decision' that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. After the sentencing, Depardieu's lawyer said they would appeal the court decision. In recent years, the French actor has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations, with about 20 women coming forward with accusations, but this case was the first to go to court. The Me Too movement came to prominence in 2017 for people to share their experiences of sexual abuse and sexual harassment by influential figures.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
French court finds actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set
A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. 'He touched everything, including my breasts,' she recalled. 'I was terrified, he was laughing.' The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a 'beautiful decision' that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that 'those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter'. Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked.
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
French court finds Depardieu guilty of sexual assault
A court in Paris has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said on Tuesday that Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. "He touched everything, including my breasts," she recalled. "I was terrified, he was laughing." The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a "beautiful decision" that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that "those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter". Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 with AP A court in Paris has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said on Tuesday that Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. "He touched everything, including my breasts," she recalled. "I was terrified, he was laughing." The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a "beautiful decision" that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that "those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter". Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 with AP A court in Paris has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said on Tuesday that Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. "He touched everything, including my breasts," she recalled. "I was terrified, he was laughing." The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a "beautiful decision" that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that "those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter". Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 with AP A court in Paris has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. But judge Thierry Donard said on Tuesday that Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. The #MeToo protest movement over sexual violence has struggled to gain the same traction in France as in the United States, although there are signs that social attitudes towards sexual assault are changing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. "He touched everything, including my breasts," she recalled. "I was terrified, he was laughing." The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu, who was not present for the ruling, had been contradictory in his own accounts. Amelie K's lawyer described the ruling as a "beautiful decision" that gave recognition to Depardieu's victims. Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years, which has put a spotlight on how women are treated in the movie industry. He has consistently denied wrongdoing. His trial has laid bare a generational divide in France over sexism, with some prominent older actresses defending him. Brigitte Bardot, 90, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that "those who have talent and grope a girl get thrown into the gutter". Denying sexual assault, Depardieu had argued before the court that he did not consider placing a hand on a person's buttocks sexual assault and that some women were too easily shocked. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 with AP
CBC
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
French movie icon Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault on film set
Social Sharing WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. A court in Paris on Tuesday found French actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu, a towering figure of French cinema, had repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. But judge Thierry Donard said Depardieu's explanation of events had been unconvincing. One of the two plaintiffs, Amelie K, a set decorator, had told the court the actor had groped her all over her body as he trapped her between his legs and made explicit sexual comments. "He touched everything, including my breasts," she told the court. "I was terrified, he was laughing."The presiding judge said two witnesses corroborated her account whilst Depardieu had been contradictory in his own accounts.
