Gérard Depardieu Admits Grabbing Woman, Denies Sexual Assault in Court

Depardieu's Testimony on Alleged Assault

• 🎭 Gérard Depardieu took the stand for the first time during his sexual assault trial.
• 📌 He admitted to grabbing a scenographer by the waist on a movie set in 2021.
• 💡 Depardieu's defense is that he touched her because his seat was too low and he was afraid of sliding down, not for sexual reasons.
• 💬 He also stated that the scenographer was shocked by his obscene comments about her work, not by a sexual advance.
• ❌ Depardieu denied ever sexually assaulting the woman, calling the accusations lies.

Broader Allegations and Defense Strategy

• ⚖️ The trial is seen as a potential watershed moment for the #MeToo movement in France.
• ⚠️ Depardieu faces accusations from another woman of groping, and past allegations include rape.
• 🗣️ He has mocked feminists and those fighting against brutality towards women, questioning their legitimacy.
• 🏛️ Depardieu's lawyer argued the investigation was biased and requested the trial be nullified, citing a need for reenactments and a medical exam to prove his physical inability to commit the acts.
• ⏳ The judge indicated decisions on these requests would be made as the trial progresses.