Charlotte Arnould's Case Against Gérard Depardieu: A Major Legal Development

Gérard Depardieu's Legal Troubles

The Paris prosecutor has requested a trial against actor Gérard Depardieu concerning accusations brought forward by Charlotte Arnould. The prosecutor's definitive requisition, made on August 14, demands Depardieu's appearance in a departmental criminal court to face serious charges of digital penetration and sexual assaults allegedly committed on August 7 and 13, 2018.

The Background of the Case

Charlotte Arnould's complaint initiated a crucial legal process. On August 27, 2018, the then-28-year-old actress filed her complaint discreetly at a gendarmerie in Lambesc. She accused the 75-year-old actor, a friend of her father, of having violated her on two occasions during visits to his Parisian residence.

• Original complaint classified as without follow-up
• Arnould refiled her complaint with civil parties
• Judge’s involvement led to serious charges

This case is particularly unique as Depardieu reportedly equipped his home with surveillance cameras, capturing the alarming events as they occurred. Investigators found significant corroboration of Arnould's statements through video evidence, reinforcing her claims as credible.

Public Reactions and Statements

Despite the mounting evidence, Gérard Depardieu has consistently denied the allegations, describing the encounters as consensual. In an October 2023 open letter published in Figaro, he asserted that there was never any coercion involved in their interactions.

For more updates on this case, stay tuned as legal proceedings progress.