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Yomiuri Shimbun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
French Actor Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault and Given 18-Month Suspended Sentence
AP file photo Actor Gerard Depardieu arrives to face trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, on March 24, 2025 in Paris. PARIS (AP) — French movie star Gérard Depardieu was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a set and received an 18-month suspended prison sentence in a case that was widely seen as a post-#MeToo test for the country's film industry. The 76-year-old Depardieu, one of the most prominent figures in French cinema for decades, must also pay both accusers a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350) in fines, and the court ordered that his name be listed in the national sex offender database. The actor was convicted of groping a 54-year-old woman responsible for decorating the set and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' ('The Green Shutters') in 2021. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, did not attend the hearing in Paris. His lawyer said that his client would appeal the decision. Accuser praises the verdict The case offered a fresh assessment of how French society and its filmmakers would handle sexual misconduct allegations against a top actor in the wake of the #MeToo movement. One of the accusers, the set dresser, said she was 'very much satisfied' with the verdict. 'I'm very moved,' she told reporters. 'That's a victory for me, really, and a big progress, a step forward. I feel justice was made.' Her lawyer, Carine Durrieu Diebolt, said 'it is the victory of two women, and it is the victory of all women beyond this trial.' 'Today we hope to see the end of impunity for an artist in the world of cinema,' Durrieu Diebolt said. 'I think that with this decision, we can no longer say that he is not a sexual abuser. And today, as the Cannes Film Festival opens, I'd like the film world to spare a thought for Gérard Depardieu's victims.' A suspended sentence means that Depardieu does not have to go to prison unless he commits another offense. Suspended sentences are common in France for a wide range of crimes. The court said it took into account Depardieu's age, his poor health and his criminal record, which included one prior unrelated conviction, although the court offered no details. Other misconduct allegations arose Depardieu's long and storied career — he told the court that he's made more than 250 films — has turned him into a French movie giant. He was nominated for an Oscar in 1991 for his performance as the swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac. In recent years, the actor has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or an expired statute of limitations. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged using vulgar and sexual language on the film set and that he grabbed the set dresser's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. The court, composed of a panel of three judges, concluded that Depardieu's explanations in court were 'unpersuasive' and 'not credible' and stressed both accusers' 'constant, reiterated and substantiated declarations.' The court also said that both plaintiffs have been faced with an 'aggressive' defense strategy 'based on comments meant to offend them.' The judges therefore concluded that comments by Depardieu's lawyer in court aggravated the harm to the accusers and justified higher fines. Depardieu lawyer Jérémie Assous regretted that the court 'considered that questioning the accusations is an additional assault … which means that now the defense, even in this type of trial, is no longer accepted.' The two accusers testified in court The set dresser, whose duties could include choosing the furniture and paintings that will appear in a movie, said the actor used his legs as pincers to hold her as she squeezed past him in a narrow corridor. She said he grabbed her hips then started groping her behind and 'in front, around.' She ran her hands near her buttocks, hips and pubic area to show where she was touched. She said he then grabbed her chest. The woman also testified that Depardieu used an obscene expression to ask her to touch his penis and suggested he wanted to rape her. She told the court that the actor's calm and cooperative attitude during the trial bore no resemblance to his behavior at work. The other plaintiff, an assistant, said Depardieu groped her buttocks and breasts during three separate incidents on the film set. The Associated Press does not identify by name people who say they were sexually assaulted unless they consent to be named. Neither woman has done so in this case, although one has agreed to be pictured. Some expressed support for Depardieu Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. French media reported last week that Depardieu was shooting a film directed by Ardant in the Azores archipelago, in Portugal. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial. For more than a half-century, Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility. A bon vivant who overcame a speech impediment and a turbulent youth, Depardieu rose to prominence in the 1970s and became one of France's most prolific and acclaimed actors, portraying a vast array of characters, from volatile outsiders to deeply introspective figures. In recent years, his behavior toward women has come under renewed scrutiny, including after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea. Actor Juliette Binoche, who presides over the jury for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, said Tuesday that Depardieu is 'apparently no longer sacred,' adding 'it makes us reflect on the power some people have.'
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence
PARIS (AP) — French movie star Gérard Depardieu was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a set and received an 18-month suspended prison sentence in a case that was widely seen as a post-#MeToo test for the country's film industry. The 76-year-old Depardieu, one of the most prominent figures in French cinema for decades, must also pay both accusers a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350) in fines, and the court ordered that his name be listed in the national sex offender database. The actor was convicted of groping a 54-year-old woman responsible for decorating the set and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' ('The Green Shutters') in 2021. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, did not attend the hearing in Paris. His lawyer said that his client would appeal the decision. Accuser praises the verdict The case offered a fresh assessment of how French society and its filmmakers would handle sexual misconduct allegations against a top actor in the wake of the #MeToo movement. One of the accusers, the set dresser, said she was 'very much satisfied' with the verdict. 'I'm very moved,' she told reporters. 'That's a victory for me, really, and a big progress, a step forward. I feel justice was made.' Her lawyer, Carine Durrieu Diebolt, said 'it is the victory of two women, and it is the victory of all women beyond this trial.' 'Today we hope to see the end of impunity for an artist in the world of cinema,' Durrieu Diebolt said. 'I think that with this decision, we can no longer say that he is not a sexual abuser. And today, as the Cannes Film Festival opens, I'd like the film world to spare a thought for Gérard Depardieu's victims.' A suspended sentence means that Depardieu does not have to go to prison unless he commits another offense. Suspended sentences are common in France for a wide range of crimes. The court said it took into account Depardieu's age, his poor health and his criminal record, which included one prior unrelated conviction, although the court offered no details. Other misconduct allegations arose Depardieu's long and storied career — he told the court that he's made more than 250 films — has turned him into a French movie giant. He was nominated for an Oscar in 1991 for his performance as the swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac. In recent years, the actor has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or an expired statute of limitations. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged using vulgar and sexual language on the film set and that he grabbed the set dresser's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. The court, composed of a panel of three judges, concluded that Depardieu's explanations in court were 'unpersuasive' and 'not credible' and stressed both accusers' 'constant, reiterated and substantiated declarations.' The court also said that both plaintiffs have been faced with an 'aggressive' defense strategy 'based on comments meant to offend them.' The judges therefore concluded that comments by Depardieu's lawyer in court aggravated the harm to the accusers and justified higher fines. Depardieu lawyer Jérémie Assous regretted that the court 'considered that questioning the accusations is an additional assault … which means that now the defense, even in this type of trial, is no longer accepted.' The two accusers testified in court The set dresser, whose duties could include choosing the furniture and paintings that will appear in a movie, said the actor used his legs as pincers to hold her as she squeezed past him in a narrow corridor. She said he grabbed her hips then started groping her behind and 'in front, around.' She ran her hands near her buttocks, hips and pubic area to show where she was touched. She said he then grabbed her chest. The woman also testified that Depardieu used an obscene expression to ask her to touch his penis and suggested he wanted to rape her. She told the court that the actor's calm and cooperative attitude during the trial bore no resemblance to his behavior at work. The other plaintiff, an assistant, said Depardieu groped her buttocks and breasts during three separate incidents on the film set. The Associated Press does not identify by name people who say they were sexually assaulted unless they consent to be named. Neither woman has done so in this case, although one has agreed to be pictured. Some expressed support for Depardieu Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. French media reported last week that Depardieu was shooting a film directed by Ardant in the Azores archipelago, in Portugal. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial. For more than a half-century, Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. A bon vivant who overcame a speech impediment and a turbulent youth, Depardieu rose to prominence in the 1970s and became one of France's most prolific and acclaimed actors, portraying a vast array of characters, from volatile outsiders to deeply introspective figures. In recent years, his behavior toward women has come under renewed scrutiny, including after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea. Actor Juliette Binoche, who presides over the jury for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, said Tuesday that Depardieu is 'apparently no longer sacred,' adding 'it makes us reflect on the power some people have.' ___ Associated Press journalists Samuel Petrequin, Catherine Gaschka and Yesica Brumec contributed to this report.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
French actor Gerard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault, gets suspended sentence
French movie star Grard Depardieu 's fall from grace is now further moved down from the pinnacle of French cinema on Tuesday as he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in which he starred in 2021 and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. He was also fined a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350), and the court requested that he be registered in the national sex offender actor, 76, has been convicted of having groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' ('The Green Shutters'). The case was widely seen as a key post-#MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, didn't attend the hearing in Paris. Depardieu's lawyer said that his client would appeal the decision.'It is the victory of two women, but it is the victory of all the women beyond this trial,' said Carine Durrieu Diebolt, the set dresser's lawyer. 'Today we hope to see the end of impunity for an artist in the world of cinema. I think that with this decision we can no longer say that he is not a sexual abuser. And today, as the Cannes Film Festival opens, I'd like the film world to spare a thought for Grard Depardieu's victims.'advertisementAccused by more than 20 womenDepardieu's long and storied career — he told the court that he's made more than 250 films — has turned him into a French movie giant. He was Oscar-nominated in 1991 for his performance as the swordsman and poet Cyrano de recent years, the actor has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or the statute of the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged that he had used vulgar and sexualised language on the film set and that he grabbed the set dresser's hips during an argument, but denied that his behaviour was court, composed of a panel of three judges, concluded that Depardieu's explanations in court were 'unpersuasive' and 'not credible' and stressed both accusers' 'constant, reiterated and substantiated declarations.'The court also said that both plaintiffs have been faced with an 'aggressive' defense strategy 'based on comments meant to offend them.' The judges therefore considered that Depardieu's lawyer comments in court aggravated the harm to the accusers and justified higher lawyer, Jrmie Assous, regretted that the court 'considered that questioning the accusations is an additional assault ... which means that now the defense, even in this type of trial, is no longer accepted.'The two accusers testified in courtThe set dresser described the alleged assault, saying the actor pincered her between his legs as she squeezed past him in a narrow said he grabbed her hips then started 'palpating' her behind and 'in front, around.' She ran her hands near her buttocks, hips and pubic area to show what she allegedly experienced. She said he then grabbed her woman also testified that Depardieu used an obscene expression to ask her to touch his penis and suggested he wanted to rape her. She told the court that the actor's calm and cooperative attitude during the trial bore no resemblance to his behaviour at other plaintiff, an assistant, said that Depardieu groped her buttocks and her breasts during three separate incidents on the film Associated Press doesn't identify by name people who say they were sexually assaulted unless they consent to be named. Neither woman has done so in this case, although one has agreed to be very moved,' one of the plaintiffs, the set dresser, told reporters after the verdict. 'I'm very, very much satisfied with the decision. That's a victory for me, really, and a big progress, a step forward. I feel justice was made.'Some expressed support for DepardieuSome figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the media reported last week that Depardieu was shooting a film directed by Ardant in the Azores archipelago, in actor may have to face other legal proceedings 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to more than a half-century, Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility.A bon vivant who overcame a speech impediment and a turbulent youth, Depardieu rose to prominence in the 1970s and became one of France's most prolific and acclaimed actors, portraying a vast array of characters, from volatile outsiders to deeply introspective recent years, his behaviour towards women has come under renewed scrutiny, including after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault, gets 18-month suspended sentence
Published May 13, 2025 • 4 minute read French actor Gerard Depardieu leaves the courtroom during a break as part of his trial in which he is charged with sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot in 2021, at Paris criminal court on March 25, 2025. Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. PARIS — French movie star Gerard Depardieu's fall from grace is now complete. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Depardieu further moved down from the pinnacle of French cinema Tuesday as he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in which he starred in 2021 and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. He was also fined a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350), and the court requested that he be registered in the national sex offender database. The actor, 76, has been convicted of having groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' ('The Green Shutters'). The case was widely seen as a key post-#MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, didn't attend the hearing in Paris. Depardieu's lawyer, Jeremie Assous, said that his client would appeal the decision. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It is the victory of two women, but it is the victory of all the women beyond this trial,' said Carine Durrieu Diebolt, the set dresser's lawyer. 'Today we hope to see the end of impunity for an artist in the world of cinema. I think that with this decision we can no longer say that he is not a sexual abuser. And today, as the Cannes Film Festival opens, I'd like the film world to spare a thought for Gerard Depardieu's victims.' Accused by more than 20 women Depardieu's long and storied career — he told the court that he's made more than 250 films — has turned him into a French movie giant. He was Oscar-nominated in 1991 for his performance as the swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac. In recent years, the actor has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or the statute of limitations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged that he had used vulgar and sexualized language on the film set and that he grabbed the set dresser's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. The court, composed of a panel of three judges, concluded that Depardieu's explanations in court were 'unpersuasive' and 'not credible' and stressed both accusers' 'constant, reiterated and substantiated declarations.' The court also said that both plaintiffs have been faced with an 'aggressive' defense strategy 'based on comments meant to offend them.' The judges therefore considered that Depardieu's lawyer comments in court aggravated the harm to the accusers and justified higher fines. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The two accusers testified in court The set dresser described the alleged assault, saying the actor pincered her between his legs as she squeezed past him in a narrow corridor. She said he grabbed her hips then started 'palpating' her behind and 'in front, around.' She ran her hands near her buttocks, hips and pubic area to show what she allegedly experienced. She said he then grabbed her chest. The woman also testified that Depardieu used an obscene expression to ask her to touch his penis and suggested he wanted to rape her. She told the court that the actor's calm and cooperative attitude during the trial bore no resemblance to his behavior at work. The other plaintiff, an assistant, said that Depardieu groped her buttocks and her breasts during three separate incidents on the film set. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Associated Press doesn't identify by name people who say they were sexually assaulted unless they consent to be named. Neither women has done so in this case. 'I'm very moved,' one of the plaintiffs, the set dresser, told reporters after the verdict. 'I'm very very much satisfied with the decision, that's a victory for me, really, and a big progress, a step forward. I feel justice was made.' Some expressed support for Depardieu Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. French media reported last week that Depardieu was shooting a film directed by Ardant in the Azores archipelago, in Portugal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial. For more than a half-century, Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility. A bon vivant who overcame a speech impediment and a turbulent youth, Depardieu rose to prominence in the 1970s and became one of France's most prolific and acclaimed actors, portraying a vast array of characters, from volatile outsiders to deeply introspective figures. In recent years, his behavior toward women has come under renewed scrutiny, including after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
Chicago Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence
PARIS — French movie star Gérard Depardieu's fall from grace is now complete. Depardieu was found guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in which he starred in 2021 and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. He was also fined a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350), and the court requested that he be registered in the national sex offender database. The actor, 76, has been convicted of having groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' ('The Green Shutters'). The case was widely seen as a key post-#MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Depardieu, who has denied the accusations, didn't attend the hearing in Paris. Depardieu's lawyer said that his client would appeal the decision. 'It is the victory of two women, but it is the victory of all the women beyond this trial,' said Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, the set dresser's lawyer. 'Today we hope to see the end of impunity for an artist in the world of cinema. I think that with this decision we can no longer say that he is not a sexual abuser. And today, as the Cannes Film Festival opens, I'd like the film world to spare a thought for Gérard Depardieu's victims.' Depardieu's long and storied career — he told the court that he's made more than 250 films — has turned him into a French movie giant. He was Oscar-nominated in 1991 for his performance as the swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac. During the four-day trial in March, Depardieu rejected the accusations, saying he's 'not like that.' He acknowledged that he had used vulgar and sexualized language on the film set and that he grabbed the set dresser's hips during an argument, but denied that his behavior was sexual. The set dresser described the alleged assault, saying the actor pincered her between his legs as she squeezed past him in a narrow corridor. She said he grabbed her hips then started 'palpating' her behind and 'in front, around.' She ran her hands near her buttocks, hips and pubic area to show what she allegedly experienced. She said he then grabbed her chest. The woman also testified that Depardieu used an obscene expression to ask her to touch his penis and suggested he wanted to rape her. She told the court that the actor's calm and cooperative attitude during the trial bore no resemblance to his behavior at work. The other plaintiff, an assistant, said that Depardieu groped her buttocks and her breasts during three separate incidents on the film set. The Associated Press doesn't identify by name people who say they were sexually assaulted unless they consent to be named. Neither women has done so in this case. Paris' public prosecutor had requested that Depardieu be found guilty and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 20,000 euros ($22,200). The prosecutor denounced the actor's 'total denial and failure to question himself.' Some figures in the French cinema world have expressed their support for Depardieu. Actors Vincent Perez and Fanny Ardant were among those who took seats on his side of the courtroom. Depardieu has been accused publicly or in formal complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but so far only the sexual assault case has proceeded to court. Some other cases were dropped because of a lack of evidence or the statute of limitations. The actor may have to face other legal proceedings soon. In 2018, actor Charlotte Arnould accused him of raping her at his home. That case is still active, and in August 2024 prosecutors requested that it go to trial. For more than a half-century, Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility. A bon vivant who overcame a speech impediment and a turbulent youth, Depardieu rose to prominence in the 1970s and became one of France's most prolific and acclaimed actors, portraying a vast array of characters, from volatile outsiders to deeply introspective figures.
