Depardieu Guilty of Sexual Assault, Appeals Verdict | JQJO

French actor Gérard Depardieu received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a fine for sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. A Paris court found him guilty of groping a set dresser and an assistant during the filming of "Les Volets Verts." Depardieu, who denied the accusations and did not attend the hearing, will appeal the verdict. This case is considered a significant post-#MeToo development in France's film industry, highlighting how allegations of sexual misconduct against prominent figures are addressed. The court's decision was praised by the victims' lawyer as a victory for women and a step towards ending impunity.