During their closing statements, the plaintiffs’ lawyers called Gérard Depardieu a “sexual predator” and “a misogynist amid misogynists.” The actor is being tried by a panel of three judges, who won’t issue their verdict straight away.
This week’s trial is the first time one of the more than 20 accusations of misconduct against Depardieu has reached court.
Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial is a pivotal moment for France, testing its readiness to confront sexual violence, especially when committed by revered cultural icons in the post-MeToo era.