Gérard Depardieu acknowledges boorish behavior, denies sexual assault in trial

Gérard Depardieu, the prominent French actor, is currently on trial for alleged sexual assault against two women during the 2021 filming of 'Les Volets Verts.' In court, Depardieu admitted to grabbing the hips of one accuser, set decorator Amelie K, but denied it was assault, attributing his crude remarks to a bad mood. He described his behavior as sometimes perceived as boorish, stating, 'I've always been told I have a Russian nature,' but maintained he is not a predator. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a €75,000 fine. The trial has garnered significant attention as it tests France's accountability for sexual violence against influential figures in the entertainment industry. Depardieu's defense hinges on the argument that his intentions were not malicious and that the interactions were misinterpreted.