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French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

Radio France Internationale

France Film Director Jacquot Charged With Raping Two Actors

A magistrate Wednesday charged prominent film director Benoit Jacquot for allegedly raping actors Julia Roy and Isild Le Besco, prosecutors said, in a high-profile MeToo case that has rocked France.

International Business Times

Paris theatre cancels Asterix actor Edouard Baer’s shows after sexual assault allegations

French actor is accused of harassing and assaulting six women between 2013 and 2021

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Lea Seydoux hits out at Macron’s ‘crazy’ remarks about Gerard Depardieu

French president sparked uproar last winter after claiming that Depardieu was victim of a ‘manhunt’ amid allegations of rape and sexual misconduct

The Independent UK

Digested week: Snakes alive! Depardieu smacks snapper while Sunak slips up

A venomous Arizona training course, Reese Witherspoon’s book club and not remaining calm in the face of disaster

The Guardian - UK

French Actor Depardieu In 'Violent' Scuffle With Photographer

A well-known Italian paparazzi photographer accused French film star Gerard Depardieu of punching him in Rome on Tuesday, media reported, with the actor's lawyer saying he had been defending a companion.

International Business Times

Depardieu Co-star Says Producers Knew He Was An 'Aggressor'

One of the actors who has called out French star Gerard Depardieu for his behaviour on set says producers knew he was an aggressor, and urged more women film stars to speak out about sexual violence.

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Actor Gérard Depardieu faces further sexual assault complaint

French film star accused of groping movie decorator while on-set in 2021

Evening Standard

French Actor Depardieu Faces New Sex Assault Complaint

A set designer has filed a complaint against French screen legend Gerard Depardieu for an alleged sexual assault during a 2021 film shoot, her lawyer said Sunday.

International Business Times

France's Macron Says Has 'No Regret' Over Defending Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he had "no regret" over defending screen icon Gerard Depardieu's presumption of innocence after the actor was charged with rape and accused of sexual harassment.

International Business Times

Future of a French Icon Uncertain: Gerard Depardieu in the Spotlight After Rape Claims

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society

Latin Times

Cancel Depardieu? French Cinema Split Over Film Icon

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

International Business Times

French celebrities distance themselves from Depardieu, accused of rape

Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

Radio France Internationale

'Rude And Inappropriate': Sophie Marceau Remembers Depardieu

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

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Dozens Of French Actors Denounce 'Lynching' Of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced film legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and is facing a litany of other sexual assault claims.

Radio France Internationale

Dozens of French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced cinema legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims.

International Business Times

Macron Under Fire For Remarks Defending Film Icon Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday faced accusations of siding with sexual aggressors after saying film icon Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims, was the target of "a manhunt".

Radio France Internationale

Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

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Evening Standard

French TV star Patrick Poivre d'Arvor faces preliminary rape charge as women accuse him of sexual misconduct

Patrick Poivre d'Arvor denies any wrongdoing and has sued 16 of his accusers

The Independent UK

A top French television personality receives a preliminary charge of rape and abusing authority

A top French television presenter has been handed a preliminary charge of rape by a person abusing his authority

The Independent UK

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist

Spanish journalist and author says French star assaulted her during an interview in Paris

Radio France Internationale

French museum removes Depardieu wax sculpture as family denounces 'conspiracy'

A French museum on Monday removed a wax likeness of film superstar Gerard Depardieu, the management said, in the latest such measure taken against the actor accused of sexual assault. His family says the actor has been the target of an "unprecedented conspiracy" in recent days.

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Depardieu's Waxwork Axed Amid Scandal, Possibly Stripped of Honor

Drama unravels like a film noir as Gerard Depardieu's wax figure takes a mysterious exit from Paris' iconic Grevin Museum, following a shadowy chorus of di...

The Independent UK

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum

The Grevin Museum of waxworks in Paris says it has removed the wax figure of French actor Gerard Depardieu due to negative reactions from visitors

International Business Times

Depardieu Family Denounces 'Conspiracy' Against French Film Icon

The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

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