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French actors come to Depardieu’s defence amid new rape and sexual assault allegations

Fifty figures from the French entertainment world signed an open letter published Monday defending actor Gérard Depardieu as he faces more than a dozen rape and sexual assault allegations spanning two decades. Most of the accusations have come from those he worked with, with one actress saying his reputation in…

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Dozens of French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced cinema legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims.

Radio France Internationale

First Thing: ‘Very serious’ ceasefire negotiations in Gaza face impasse

Hamas has said it will not discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its war, while Israel has vowed to continue ‘to the end’. Plus, the women who fought back against a couch-surfing predator

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Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

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Outrage as Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

Feminists and politicians on left condemn French president’s praise of actor as sending ‘massive support’ to man being investigated for rape

The Guardian - UK

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist

Spanish journalist and author says French star assaulted her during an interview in Paris

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Colorado court disqualifies Trump; Airbnb fined for misleading prices; and Gérard Depardieu accused of rape

Former president declared ineligible to hold office again by court after determining he engaged in insurrection on 6 January 2021

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Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist and author

Ruth Baza, 51, said previous allegations against Depardieu provoked ‘flashes’ of memory of alleged 30-year-old assault

The Guardian - US

French museum removes Depardieu wax sculpture as family denounces 'conspiracy'

A French museum on Monday removed a wax likeness of film superstar Gerard Depardieu, the management said, in the latest such measure taken against the actor accused of sexual assault. His family says the actor has been the target of an "unprecedented conspiracy" in recent days.

Radio France Internationale

Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur Under Review Amid Allegations

French actor, Depardieu's prized Legion d'Honneur badge under scrutiny amidst looming allegations. A charismatic tale of honors, scandal, and suspense!

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French actor Depardieu stripped of Quebec honor over misogynistic comments

French cinema legend Gérard Depardieu was stripped of Quebec's top honor on Wednesday over his "scandalous" comments against women recently broadcast in a report.

Radio France Internationale

French actor who accused Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault dies

Emmanuelle Debever, 60, killed herself, French media reports

The Guardian - UK

French actor Emmanuelle Debever who accused Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault ‘dies by suicide’ aged 60

The tragic French star appeared opposite scandal-hit Depardieu in the 1983 film ‘Danton’

The Independent UK

‘Suicide’ of Gérard Depardieu accuser Emmanuelle Debever sparks investigation by French police

The actor was renowned as one of the first women to accuse ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ star of historic sexual assault

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Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction

One woman’s bizarre claim about a Scholastic book featuring a single kiss is part of a coordinated assault on US free speech

The Guardian - UK

Gérard Depardieu documentary shows ‘vile’ footage of sexist behaviour

Screening of film on French TV prompts some in industry to say they will not work with actor again after rape allegations

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Forrest’s ‘blood on their hands’ accusation, call for NDIS guarantee, Trump takeover fears

Mining billionaire says businesses have no excuse to stop burning fossil fuels; disability advocates concerned claimants could miss out

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Gérard Depardieu: actor Hélène Darras files complaint of sexual assault

Allegations French star actor groped Darras on set is second official complaint after Charlotte Arnould accused the actor of rape in 2018

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The Independent UK

Gérard Depardieu claims he’s ‘neither a rapist, nor a predator’ in first comments on allegations

French actor was indicted on rape and sexual assault charges in 2020 related to 2018 case

The Guardian - UK

Gérard Depardieu hits out at ‘media court’ in first comments on rape claims

French actor says in open letter ‘never, ever have I abused a woman’ and says he has been subject of ‘lynching’

The Guardian - UK

Maigret review – Gérard Depardieu impresses as the never-more-glum gumshoe

Even Paris wears a moth-eaten quality in Patrice Leconte’s world-weary tale of the famous cop on the trail of a girl’s killer

The Guardian - UK

Maigret review – Gérard Depardieu is a charismatic version of Simenon’s detective

The actor doesn’t move much but brings off the Parisian copper’s air of worldly, tolerant bemusement

The Guardian - AU

Jane Fonda: French director asked to sleep with me to ‘see what my orgasms were like’ for a role

Actor says director René Clément propositioned her in French during the filming of 1964 film Joy House, but ‘I pretended I didn’t understand’

The Guardian - UK

Adèle Haenel retires over French film sector’s ‘complacency’ towards sexual predators

Actor says ‘cancelling’ film from her life is way to protest against sector’s ostracism of women who speak up

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Leeser says we need the Indigenous voice, crackdown on subscription ‘traps’, the Big Orange re-juiced

The Liberal MP says the party’s plan for symbolic recognition is ‘not enough’, while the ACCC wants to make it easier to cancel online subscriptions

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