Gerard Depardieu, a French actor known for his work in Lou Lou and Camille Claudel, addressed the allegations of rape and sexual assault charges against him. | Hollywood
Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 09:44 PM MYT
Gerard Depardieu has been charged with rape and sexual assault. AFP pic
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PARIS, Feb 24 French film giant Gerard Depardieu has been charged with rape and sexual assault, a judicial source told AFP yesterday, the latest in a string of such allegations against prominent figures in France.
Depardieu, one of the most famous actors of his generation, is accused of assaulting and raping an actress in her 20s in 2018.
An initial investigation into the rape accusations against the 72-year old Depardieu was dropped in 2019 for lack of evidence.