French Actress Accusing Gerard Depardieu of Sexual Misconduct Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances

An investigation has been opened into the death of French actress Emmanuelle Debever, who accused movie star Gérard Depardieu of sexual misconduct. Debever's partner reported that she left their home with a concerning note and later jumped from a Paris bridge into the Seine river. Depardieu, who has been under investigation for rape and sexual assault since 2020, denies any criminal conduct. The investigation into Debever's death is standard procedure in France when the cause of death is unknown or suspicious.