Gerard Deppardieu: 18 months in prison with suspension requests the prosecutor’s office

The prosecutor today requested (27/3) imposition of an 18 -month imprisonment, with a suspension extending over a period of three years, on the Gerard Deppardiein his trial of sexual attacks on two women during cinematic filming in 2021.

The prosecutor also called for a fine of 20,000 euros to be imposed on the French actor, an obligation to receive psychological support, a penalty of deprivation of his right to be elected for two years and registering his name in the archive of perpetrators.

The trial of Gerard Depardieu continues

OR trial continues with the positions of the defense.

The 76 -year -old Depardieu is facing an increasing number of sexual attacks in recent years, in a case that brings to the forefront of how women in the cinema industry are treated.

The world movement #MeToo exposed powerful men accused of sexual harassment

The famous actor denies any criminal act and this is the first case he is being tried. During the first two days of the trial, which began on Monday, Deardiere criticized the #Metoo movement. Yesterday, he described it as a « form of hysteria ».

Gerard Depardier criticized the #MeToo movement. Yesterday, he described it as a ‘form of hysteria’

The #MeToo world movement has exposed powerful men accused of sexual harassment in areas such as entertainment, politics and businesses.