Depardieu Sentenced: 18 Months for Sexual Assault, Defense to Appeal

French actor Gérard Depardieu was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Tuesday, May 13th, in Paris, for sexual assault. The sentence is suspended, meaning he will not serve time unless he commits further offenses. Depardieu was not present at the trial. His lawyer, Hervé Temime, stated that the accusations were false and politically motivated, adding that the two women who accused Depardieu were "storytellers in the service of feminist organizations." The case stems from an incident in 2021 during the filming of the movie "Les volets verts." The defense intends to appeal the verdict. This case highlights the ongoing debate surrounding sexual assault allegations and the #MeToo movement in France.