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Actor Gérard Depardieu will appear in court in Paris on sexual assault charges

French actor Gérard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021

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French prosecutors want Gerard Depardieu to stand trial for 'rape of young actress at his Paris home'

Victim describes announcement as ‘huge step forward’

Evening Standard

Gena Rowlands obituary

American actor who enjoyed success with the films A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria and The Notebook

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Paris theatre cancels Asterix actor Edouard Baer’s shows after sexual assault allegations

French actor is accused of harassing and assaulting six women between 2013 and 2021

The Independent UK

‘I was born to be a paparazzo’: Rino Barillari on royalty, the dolce vita era and his run-in with Depardieu

The Italian photographer is no stranger to altercations, but when he set off for Harry’s Bar, it had been a while since his last celebrity contretemps

The Guardian - UK

Gérard Depardieu leaves the ‘King of Paparazzi’ ‘bloodied’ after brawl in Rome

A witness said the actor caught the photographer outside Harry’s Bar ‘and hit him, hit him, hit him’

The Independent UK

France's Film Industry Implements #Metoo Measures To Prevent Harassment

France's film industry adopts new anti-harassment measures amid #MeToo movement, facing challenges with allegations against key figures.

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Cannes spotlights Judith Godrèche, icon of France’s #MeToo moment

The Cannes Film Festival kept up its female focus on Wednesday with the pounding, action-packed “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” and the soft-spoken uprising of French actress Judith Godrèche, who has spearheaded the host country’s long-awaited #MeToo reckoning.

France 24

A dog in the dock and another doing red carpet interviews: why has Cannes gone canine crazy?

Once a celebration of arthouse raunch, the film festival has had to change in the #MeToo era. Is that why, on screen and off, pooches are everywhere this year? Our writer goes walkies on the Côte d’Azur

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Gérard Depardieu sexual assault claim dropped due to statute of limitations

Prosecutors in Paris dismiss complaint against French actor by Hélène Darras over legal technicality

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not a saint’: Abel Ferrara on his wild career, rehab and nightclubbing with Donald Trump

The last time our writer interviewed him, the drugged up director dozed off then asked for coke. Now sober, he reflects on #MeToo, Italian fascism and his fight for the final cut

The Guardian - UK

‘What happened to me mustn’t happen to the next generation’: Judith Godrèche on grooming and France’s #MeToo

Godrèche speaks about her hit TV show Icon of French Cinema, with its scenes of a 14-year-old female actor being groomed by a director

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‘France to stay France’, says Macron, as he lays out vision to counter far right

French president focused on education and law and order in press conference to challenge dominance of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally

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French celebrities distance themselves from Depardieu, accused of rape

Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

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Evoking genius to defend ‘dark stars’ like Gérard Depardieu looks very French – and it is

Accusations of rape against the actor have divided the nation, with some referring to him as the ‘last monstre sacré’

France 24

French actors come to Depardieu’s defence amid new rape and sexual assault allegations

Fifty figures from the French entertainment world signed an open letter published Monday defending actor Gérard Depardieu as he faces more than a dozen rape and sexual assault allegations spanning two decades. Most of the accusations have come from those he worked with, with one actress saying his reputation in…

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Dozens of French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced cinema legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims.

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First Thing: ‘Very serious’ ceasefire negotiations in Gaza face impasse

Hamas has said it will not discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its war, while Israel has vowed to continue ‘to the end’. Plus, the women who fought back against a couch-surfing predator

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Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

Feminists and politicians on left condemn French president’s praise of actor as sending ‘massive support’ to man being investigated for rape

The Independent UK

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist

Spanish journalist and author says French star assaulted her during an interview in Paris

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Colorado court disqualifies Trump; Airbnb fined for misleading prices; and Gérard Depardieu accused of rape

Former president declared ineligible to hold office again by court after determining he engaged in insurrection on 6 January 2021

The Guardian - US

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist and author

Ruth Baza, 51, said previous allegations against Depardieu provoked ‘flashes’ of memory of alleged 30-year-old assault

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French museum removes Depardieu wax sculpture as family denounces 'conspiracy'

A French museum on Monday removed a wax likeness of film superstar Gerard Depardieu, the management said, in the latest such measure taken against the actor accused of sexual assault. His family says the actor has been the target of an "unprecedented conspiracy" in recent days.