Depardieu Guilty: #MeToo Victory in French Court

French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty on May 13th of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a movie in 2021. The Paris court's decision is being hailed as a major victory for the #MeToo movement in France. One of the victims, Amélie, stated, "We have been heard. Justice has been done." Depardieu's lawyer, Jérémie Assous, however, announced an appeal, stating that in this case, "accusation equals conviction." The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month suspended sentence and a fine exceeding $33,000. He will also be added to the national sex offender registry. The case highlights the ongoing impact of the #MeToo movement on the French legal system and the entertainment industry.