Gerard Depardieu accused of rape

AFP reports about the charges, referring to the investigation. Herve Temim confirmed the information to Le Figaro newspaper.

Back in 2018, the charges were brought forward by a young actress and dancer, whose name was not disclosed. According to her, Depardieu twice harassed her. She clarified that one case of harassment occurred in August during an "informal rehearsal" at the actor's Parisian home.

A year later, the case was closed for lack of corpus delicti. But after the decision was appealed and a confrontation was held, the investigation was reopened.

Depardieu received the status of an accused on December 16, 2020. He was released under judicial control. The actor denied his guilt from the very beginning. He assures that the relationship was by mutual agreement.