US EditionVerdict due Tuesday in Depardieu sexual assault trial
- The verdict in Gérard Depardieu's 2021 sexual assault case, connected to the filming of "Les Volets Verts," is scheduled to be announced on Tuesday by the court in Paris.
- The case arose after two plaintiffs, a 54-year-old set dresser named Amelie and a 34-year-old assistant director, accused Depardieu of sexual assault amid around 20 similar allegations.
- Depardieu acknowledged crude language and boasting about sexual prowess but denied touching anyone, while his defense lawyer used sexism and misogyny to challenge the accusers.
- Lead prosecutor Laurent Guy described the assaults as "intentional," recommended an 18-month suspended sentence, and urged psychological treatment plus inclusion on France’s sex offender registry.
- The verdict, coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival start, will mark the first trial in France’s #MeToo movement response, with significant national interest expected.
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