Gérard Depardieu Faces Trial for Alleged Rape of Charlotte Arnould
2024-08-22
French actor Gérard Depardieu is facing a potential trial for alleged rape and sexual assault against actress Charlotte Arnould. The Paris prosecutor's office has requested that Depardieu be tried in a criminal court for the incidents, which are alleged to have occurred in August 2018.
Arnould's lawyer, Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, expressed satisfaction with the prosecutor's decision, stating that it is a significant step forward for her client. The lawyer emphasized that the investigation has gathered evidence that supports Arnould's claims.
Depardieu, who is 75 years old, was initially charged with rape in December 2020 following Arnould's complaint. He has consistently denied the allegations. The case has included a confrontation between Depardieu and Arnould and multiple interviews with the actor.
The prosecutor's office has completed its investigation and issued a final request for a trial. Now, it is up to the investigating judge to decide whether to proceed with the case.
In addition to the rape and sexual assault allegations, Depardieu is also facing separate charges of sexual assault against two other women. These incidents are alleged to have occurred during the filming of the movie "Les Volets verts" in 2021. Depardieu is scheduled to appear in court for these charges in October