Gérard Depardieu
French Actor Discovered Responsible of Sexual Assault
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French actor Gérard Depardieu has been discovered responsible of sexual assault and given an 18-month suspended sentence.
The 76-year-old actor was convicted Tuesday of groping a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant on the set of the 2021 movie, “The Green Shutters,” in line with a number of shops.
His conviction comes following a four-day trial in March, throughout which a set dresser reportedly accused Depardieu of pinning her in a slim hall together with his legs and fondling her physique, together with her breasts, behind and pubic space.
She additionally accused him of expressing his want to have sexual activity together with her with a repugnant suggestion, reportedly demanding … Come contact my huge parasol, I’m going to shove it up your p***y.”
In the meantime, the assistant claimed he groped her rear finish and chest three separate instances whereas on set.
The disgraced Oscar-nominated artist denied all accusations throughout the trial however admitted to utilizing obscene and sexualized language throughout the movie’s manufacturing.
He was not current for the listening to in Paris on Tuesday. His lawyer, Jérémie Assous, confirmed he would enchantment the choice.
His suspended sentence additionally comes with a high-quality totaling about $32,350, and the court docket additionally requested he register to the nationwide intercourse offender database.
Depardieu has reportedly been accused of misconduct by a minimum of 20 different girls, and in 2018, was accused of rape by actor Charlotte Arnould.
