Gérard Depardieu to Face Trial for Sexual Assault Charges

Gérard Depardieu, a 75-year-old French actor, has been served with a summons to appear before the criminal court in October. According to reports, he was detained for questioning at a Parisian police station, but his lawyer declined to comment on the matter. The charges against him are related to sexual assault, although it is unclear which specific incident or incidents are being prosecuted. It's worth noting that Depardieu has been charged with rape in a separate case dating back to 2020. However, one of the complaints filed against him may have passed the statute of limitations, making it unlikely to proceed. Depardieu disputes the charges against him and will go on trial for sexual assault in October. With a career spanning over 200 films and television series, this development is likely to attract significant media attention.