Gérard Depardieu, the French cinema star, faces a suspended prison term and sex-offender registration if convicted of assault. Testimonies from two women allege he groped them on a film set in Paris in 2021, which he denies. The prosecutor requested an 18-month suspended sentence and a fine, while the defense called for acquittal. The case highlights issues of sexism and the complexities of celebrity trials, with support from fellow actresses like Fanny Ardant and Brigitte Bardot. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)