Gérard Depardieu to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault in October 2024

The French actor faces charges over alleged assaults from 2021 and previous years, marking a significant legal escalation in his career.

Depardieu was ordered to stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021, with the trial set for October 2024.
The allegations against Depardieu span nearly two decades and involve multiple accusations from actors, makeup artists, and production staff.
Paris prosecutors announced the trial date shortly after Depardieu was questioned by police, highlighting the case's high profile.
Similarities have been drawn between Depardieu's case and that of Harvey Weinstein, both involving powerful figures in the entertainment industry facing #MeToo-era accusations.
French President Emmanuel Macron and other public figures have controversially defended Depardieu, illustrating a deep cultural divide over the case in France.