Gerard Depardieu Denies Rape Charges in Open Letter, Rejects Predator Label

French actor Gerard Depardieu, who is facing rape and sexual assault charges, has published an open letter denying the allegations. Depardieu referred to a 2018 lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was raped in his home, stating that she willingly entered his bedroom. He also mentioned that she returned a second time without any coercion or violence, but filed a complaint when he refused to sing with her. Depardieu's career has suffered after being accused of sexual misconduct by 13 more women, leading to the cancellation of his music tour. He denies all accusations and recently sold his artwork collection at an auction.