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Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty in Sexual Assault Trial, Receives Suspended Sentence. Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, which will be suspended. The victims, Amélie, a set designer, and Sarah, an assistant director, accused Depardieu of groping them during the filming of Les Volets Verts in September 2021. The court found their testimonies consistent. Depardieu denied the allegations, but the court noted his varying testimonies, which contradicted the consistent evidence provided by both women throughout the trial. As part of the verdict, Depardieu was also handed a €20,000 fine and ordered to register as a sex offender, further adding to the consequences of his actions. During the trial, Prosecutor Laurent Guy stressed that being a famous actor did not shield Depardieu from criminal responsibility, emphasizing the importance of holding him accountable. Amélie testified that Depardieu grabbed her between the legs after a minor argument, while Sarah described multiple instances of him touching her breasts and buttocks through her clothes. Depardieu’s defense lawyer, Jérémie Assous, argued for an acquittal, claiming that the plaintiffs were too militant in their approach, while the actor maintained that any inappropriate contact was accidental. Depardieu expressed frustration with the trial, saying it was like being part of a science fiction film, and claimed his reputation had been severely damaged by false accusations and public scrutiny. Actress Fanny Ardant defended Depardieu during the trial, claiming that genius often comes with flaws, while Brigitte Bardot expressed outrage over how men are treated for minor offenses in the entertainment industry. Despite the legal battles, Depardieu has returned to work, filming a new project in the Azores, where he portrays a magician on a mysterious island, showing his resilience in the face of controversy.
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