Gérard Depardieu Accused of Sexual Assault
French actor Gérard Depardieu is currently in custody at a Paris police station following allegations of sexual assault on film sets.
Background
- Depardieu faced accusations dating back to 2018 when actor Charlotte Arnould made allegations.
- In 2022, reports surfaced of him being accused by 13 young women of harassment and assault.
- A documentary in 2023 claimed the number of accusers had risen to 16.
Current Situation
Depardieu has been summoned for questioning about alleged assaults that occurred in 2014 and 2021 during the filming of Les Volets Verts and Le Magician et les Siamois.
Despite the accusations, Depardieu denies all claims made against him.
Allegations Details
The first woman to come forward described an incident in 2021 where Depardieu allegedly assaulted her, using inappropriate language and physical force.
Depardieu later apologized, but the woman reported ongoing verbal abuse during filming.
Another actress, Hélène Darras, accused Depardieu of inappropriate behavior during their work on the film Disco in 2007.
Depardieu’s representatives and Paris police have not yet commented on the recent developments.
