French actor Gérard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in Paris in 2021.

He was handed an 18-month suspended sentence by the Paris court. Depardieu, 76, had denied the charges, claiming he was not the man described by the two women. The alleged incidents occurred during the filming of “Les Volets Verts” (“The Green Shutters”).

Key Details:

– Conviction: Depardieu was found guilty of forcefully groping a 34-year-old set decorator and a 54-year-old assistant producer.

– Sentence: The 18-month sentence is suspended, meaning Depardieu won’t serve time unless he commits another offense.

– Appeal:Depardieu’s lawyer has stated that they will appeal the verdict.

– Health Issues:Depardieu’s trial was adjourned due to health issues, including diabetes and a quadruple-bypass heart surgery. Medical experts later deemed him fit to attend, with limited hearing hours.

– Previous Allegations: Depardieu has faced accusations of sexual misconduct from over a dozen women in the movie industry, although many claims surfaced years after the alleged incidents, making them ineligible for trial under French law ¹.