Prosecutors Call for Gérard Depardieu to Stand Trial on Rape Allegations

Prosecutors Call for Gérard Depardieu to Stand Trial on Rape Allegations

As a seasoned gamer who has lived through countless virtual realities and stories, I’ve learned to keep an open mind and reserve judgment until all facts are presented. However, this situation involving Gérard Depardieu feels different.


As a gamer, I’d put it this way: “I heard through the news grapevine that the Paris Prosecutor’s Office is calling for actor Gérard Depardieu to face trial due to rape allegations from actress Charlotte Arnould. This is all according to what’s been reported in the French media.”

In 2020, Arnould accused Depardieu of sexual assault and rape, claiming that these incidents occurred at Depardieu’s Paris residence in August 2018. Despite denying these accusations, Depardieu was unable to get the court to dismiss the case as he lost his appeal.

To French broadcaster BFMTV, Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, lawyer for Arnould, expressed that the request is a significant stride towards a trial. She emphasized that Arnould is eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the investigation.

Back in the sweltering summer of 2018, I, a young gamer, found myself paying a visit to the Parisian abode of my father’s old friend, Depardieu. I sought his counsel on a matter close to my heart. However, what was meant to be an ordinary meeting took an alarming turn when he allegedly assaulted me on two separate occasions, violating both my personal space and rights.

In April, the prosecutor’s office verified that the actor known for his roles in “Green Card” and “Cyrano de Bergerac” will face a new sexual assault trial, initiated by two women who allege he assaulted them during the filming of “The Green Shutters” in 2021. This upcoming trial is scheduled to commence in October.

Depardieu maintains his innocence regarding the numerous sexual assault allegations made against him over the past few years. In a letter published in the conservative Le Figaro newspaper last autumn, he proposed that his actions may have been misunderstood.

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2024-08-22 17:54