US EditionFrench lawyers condemn 'sexism' of Depardieu's defence in abuse trial
- Jérémie Assous has faced backlash for using aggressive tactics to discredit the two women accusing Gérard Depardieu, referring to them as 'liars' and 'hysterical' individuals seeking media attention.
- State prosecutor Laurent Guy requested an 18-month suspended sentence and a €20,000 fine for Depardieu, citing consistent statements from plaintiffs Amélie and Sarah and text messages revealing the alleged assaults during the filming of Les Volets Verts in 2021.
- A group of nearly 200 French lawyers condemned Assous's methods during the trial for being sexist and misogynistic, urging the judiciary to address sexism in courts.
- The trial drew attention to issues of courtroom sexism and the treatment of sexual assault victims, with a verdict expected on May 13.
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French lawyers condemn 'sexism' of Depardieu's defence in abuse trial
A group of nearly 200 French lawyers on Friday urged the judiciary to fight the kind of courtroom sexism they said Gerard Depardieu's lawyer used to defend the star actor in his sex abuse trial.
The boundless outrages of Gérard Depardieu's lawyer
On the fourth day of the hearing, the council of the actor, Master Assous, multiplied the provocations, both against the complainants and the press, which he tried to demonstrate an alliance with the prosecution. ...
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