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Gérard Depardieu Sexual Assault Trial Begins

Two women have accused the French actor of assault on the set of 'The Green Shutters' in 2021.

The two female crew members — a set decorator and an assistant director — allege Depardieu sexually assaulted them during the filming of Jean Becker’s period drama. Depardieu was initially scheduled to appear in court on the charges last October but had the trial postponed for medical reasons, including the after-effects of quadruple coronary bypass surgery and diabetes. Or a ‘monster’ so sacred for so long that it went without saying he was above the law?” Outside the courthouse, feminist groups gathered to protest, chanting slogans such as “We believe the victims” and “You touch one?

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