- Title: Sketch shows Depardieu in courtroom at start of sexual assault trial
- Date: 24th March 2025
- Summary: NORTHERN VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES (MARCH 21, 2025) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (English) HASSAN AHMAD, IMMIGRATION LAWYER AND ADVOCATE REPRESENTING BADAR KHAN SURI, SAYING: [REPORTER ASKING OFF-CAMERA: "Are you aware of any online statements that he may have made in support of Hamas, specifically because the DHS statement that has been shared with media outlets accuses him of sup
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- Keywords: Depardieu France MeToo sketches trial women's rights
- Location: PARIS, FRANCE
- City: PARIS, FRANCE
- Country: France
- Topics: Crime/Law/Justice,Europe,Judicial Process/Court Cases/Court Decisions
- Reuters ID: LVA002130724032025RP1
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- Story Text: Actor Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday (March 24) over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France's best-known movie stars at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence.
A towering figure of French cinema, Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. Depardieu, 76, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and this is the first case for which he would be standing trial.
If found guilty, Depardieu could face a sentence of up to five years in jail and a 75,000-euro ($81,000) fine.
The trial, expected to last at least two days, and possibly more, was initially due to be held in October but was postponed due to Depardieu's ill health.
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