Gérard Depardieu to Stand Trial in Paris for Sexual Assault Allegations

The French actor faces charges involving two women during a 2021 film shoot, marking a pivotal moment in France's handling of #MeToo cases.

Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually assaulting two women on the set of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021, with the trial set to begin on March 24, 2025.
The Paris chief prosecutor cited 'serious and confirmed evidence' supporting the charges against the actor, who denies all allegations.
Over 20 women have accused Depardieu of sexual misconduct spanning decades, though many cases are barred by statutes of limitations.
The trial was delayed from October 2024 due to Depardieu's health but will proceed after he was declared fit to appear in court.
This case underscores France's evolving approach to addressing sexual violence in the wake of the #MeToo movement, which has faced cultural resistance in the country.