Gerard Depardieu Found Guilty in Landmark #MeToo Case
French actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set. The court handed him an 18-month suspended sentence, with Judge Thierry Donard finding his explanations unconvincing. The case is significant for the #MeToo movement in France.
A Paris court has found French actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. Depardieu received an 18-month suspended prison sentence in one of France's most high-profile #MeToo cases. The actor has consistently denied the charges.
One of the plaintiffs, set decorator Amelie K, testified that Depardieu groped her and made explicit sexual remarks. She described feeling terrified as he trapped her and laughed. Her account was supported by two witnesses, while Depardieu's explanations were deemed contradictory.
The verdict comes amid the #MeToo movement's struggle for traction in France. However, this case suggests a potential shift in social attitudes towards sexual assault. Judge Thierry Donard criticized Depardieu's unconvincing defense against the charges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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